Full-Time Senior Project Manager, Claims (GTA and London)
Job Description
At Intact, we believe Insurance is not about things but about people. We are here to help people; businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Making a difference is important to us. This is why we are committed to offering employees an environment of uncompromising values, career and growth opportunities and a strong, diverse and inclusive team that will inspire you.
Take charge of your career and choose to make a difference!
Work location: GTA and London offices
Reporting to the Director, the Project Manager will provide and apply project management methodologies and techniques to manage a wide range of projects. The Project Manager will work closely with clients, team members and other stakeholders, playing a leadership role in ensuring that projects are managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Leading, planning and delivering all aspects of small to large size projects (Business or IT) within scope, time, budget and quality commitments, the Project Manager is also responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with business partners and working with business partners on business benefits realization.
Major Duties:
- Manage projects by understanding the business strategies, priorities, and issues. Leverage capabilities to propose appropriate solutions and deliver business value.
- Define the overall project scope and objectives with business sponsors. Provide project leadership and vision; formalize processes, procedures and quality control measures; develop and manage project resource plan and project dependencies.
- Create and Manage project schedules and budgets to ensure project completion is on time, on budget and within scope.
- Identify and assess risks, implement risk mitigation strategies including severity and impact assessments.
- Provide overall project reporting – scorecards, progress reports, metrics, issues, costs, etc.
- Monitor implementation efforts and transition issues to ensure that business risks are identified and solutions are recommended
- Lead and manage project teams to effectively utilize strengths of team members. Manage stakeholder expectations.
- Apply influence and negotiation to gain support and achieve consensus.
- Train/mentor/coach/guide teams and project managers throughout the organization.
- Support demand and capacity management within the PMO.
- Support organizational change management efforts, related to assigned projects or otherwise.
Skills:
- Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred
- Bachelors degree in Business Management or related discipline preferred
- P&C Insurance experience an asset
- Minimum 7 years experience in project management execution, preferably in a financial institution environment
- Experience with and understanding of leading practices in project management and process improvement
- Competency in typical PM and productivity software (MSProject, Office Suite,etc)
- Proactive customer service focus
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); motivation and persuasion skills
- Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management and staff
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments; considering multiple points of view and managing conflicts
As part of Intact’s selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.
Intact Financial Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process
This posting closes December 31, 2016.
Applicants must be permanently eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Proof of eligibility for permanent roles may come in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, permanent residence card or confirmation
How to Apply
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