Project Manager IS

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

The Project Manager reporting into the director of the PMO will require full life cycle project delivery experience from requirements through software development and User Acceptance Testing. Projects will be challenging but achievable, staffed with interdepartmental teams in a collaborative, fast paced environment. Project Managers have executive level support in the delivery, escalation, risk mitigation and scope management of all projects.  Project activities include, but are not limited to, establishing clear and achievable objectives and planning and directing people to reach objectives while balancing competing demands for quality, scope, time, and cost, and adapting to different concerns and expectations of stakeholders. This position will collaborate with internal and external business partners to achieve goals and objectives. They are responsible for leading key strategic initiatives of various types, including the execution of application development, product development, operational efficiency improvements and other efforts

Project Management:

• Success delivering products/services in a high growth environment, exhibiting strong ability to identify and solve customer –focused problems.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and opinions.

• Must have broad knowledge of enterprise business processes across HR, Accounting, Sales, and Operations within a Services industry.

• Must be able to develop project plans, goals; identifying resources needed.

• Must be able to identify, track and mitigate risks and issues that impact the project and appropriately escalate to leadership as needed.

• Must be able to create detailed communications to internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven successful decision making in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• PMP certification preferred 

• Workday Experience Helpful

• 3 - 5 years PM experience managing technology and software development related projects required

• Demonstrated project management skills and success, including cross-organizational initiatives, including familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle

• Experience in the Group Insurance industry a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must, including presentation skills and the ability to utilize provided tools to translate project and analytic work into detailed packaged deliverables

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Proven ability to develop strong, collaborative working relationships and establish a high level of credibility across functions, lines of business and organizational levels, skilled at resolving conflict and negotiating effectively and tactfully

• Strong business acumen, with proven ability to leverage knowledge base to quickly come up to speed in new business areas and new types of projects

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow and a working knowledge/understanding of project management methodology

• Strong collaborative skills, positive attitude, high energy, and results orientation.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to balance the need to gather detail with the need to solve the problem

• Solid ability to work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing business and technical environment

• Advanced PC skills, including SharePoint administration, MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel

• Effectively uses technical project management tools

Ability to Travel: None

Work location may be flexible if approved by the Company.

What We Offer

At Reliance Matrix, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture allows us to realize more of our potential. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you.

That is why we offer a competitive pay package and a range of benefits to help team members thrive in their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.  

Our Benefits:

• An annual performance bonus for all team members
• Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested
• A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs.  For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account
• Multiple options for dental and vision coverage
• Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance 
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education
• Paid Time Off – new hires start with at least 20 days of PTO per year in addition to nine company paid holidays.  As you grow with us, your PTO may increase based on your level within the company and years of service. 
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program

Our Values:

• Integrity
• Empowerment
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Fun

EEO Statement

Reliance Matrix is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age or disability, or any other classification or characteristic protected by federal or state law or regulation. We assure you that your opportunity for employment depends solely on your qualifications.