Head of Project Management

Project Manager

New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) was founded in 1913 by a group of manufacturers seeking to provide cost-effective, safety conscious and financially secure workers' compensation insurance for their workers. Today, NJM Insurance Group, is a leading mid-sized U.S. property and casualty insurance company with 90 consecutive years of A+ financial strength ratings by AM BEST. The NJM reputation for being a top provider of outstanding customer service was reaffirmed by the most recent J.Power Auto Insurance Claims Survey.

Over the last five years, the Company has focused on a strategic plan that calls for it to become a regional property & casualty insurer and has transitioned away from its affinity-based membership model. To that end, the Company has added an independent agency model for new lines of middle and large commercial and has more than doubled its product offerings. The purpose of the Project Management Team is to serve as a strong advocate and partner within NJM dedicated to driving the facilitation, planning and successful execution of approved business initiatives so that NJM can achieve its annual objectives, strategic goals and long-term vision.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing one or more projects from startup through closeout and ensuring customer satisfaction. Project Managers need to be very comfortable around technology, be inquisitive, have a problem-solving mindset, and be willing to adapt approach to successfully execute projects.

Manage one or more independent projects from startup to closeout with some input from senior PMO members.

Demonstrate accountability with guidance from senior project managers or portfolio managers towards project implementations and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of Agile project management techniques and processes.

Hold self and project team members accountable to deliverables and commitments.

Demonstrate awareness of project metrics and using metrics towards project discussions.

Collaborate with Technical Leads for Release and Sprint Planning, brainstorming, etc.

Demonstrate an analytical mindset and be comfortable working with data.

Take charge of situations, challenges, and leading the team towards resolution with guidance from senior project managers or portfolio managers.

Provide direction and day-to-day management of project teams.

Communicate transparently through status reporting and managing expectations of senior PMO leaders.

Understand project objectives and ensuring team member commitment towards achieving those objectives.

Identifying challenges and risks (not just reporting status) and proactively seek resolution through support from PMO leadership.

Demonstrate awareness of various risk management strategies.

Prepare presentations regarding projects and their statuses to small audiences.

Minimum 5-year work experience in a team setting; Very proficient in MS Office (Excel, MS Word) and essential to be able to learn and utilize tooling.

Scaled Agile or Scrum Master experience / certifications preferred Experience with Project budget management preferred.

Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.