Sr. Project Manager - IT

Position

WCF Insurance's IT department is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can demonstrate the WCF values. This is an exempt position that reports to the Director, Project Management. This role oversees information-system projects and manages integration for business efficiency. Responsibilities include project budgeting, planning, documentation, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and establishing clear objectives with business and IT teams. The Senior Project Manager monitors technical staff, ensures projects meet business goals on schedule and within budget, and designs processes to control scope, resources, risks, and value. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project efforts, including scoping, estimation, resource allocation, schedule creation, budget creation, task execution, status tracking and reporting, issue management, risk management, and change management.
• Coordinate integration and development of system applications to meet business needs and enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate and monitor work of cross functional teams, ensuring that project steps are aligned with business objectives, schedule and budget.
• Able to manage large, complex projects with little to no supervision or guidance. Self-motivated and able to take initiative to dig into the details. Able to challenge and clarify assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify successful and unsuccessful project practices
• Manage both waterfall and agile methodology projects.
• Accountable for the coordination and application of appropriate project management techniques and methodologies to increase probability of project success.
• Responsible for facilitating communication among all involved parties.
• Responsible for coordination of project efforts to maximize efficiency of resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, or related field, preferred.
• At least eight years of experience managing complex software development and implementation projects.
• Strong skills in influential leadership, written and verbal communications, interpersonal relations, managing expectations, organization, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, negotiation, adaptability, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, team building, escalation, and critical thinking.
• A certification, such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or demonstrated knowledge of project management principles described in the PMBOK.
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, other), methodologies, and best practices. Also proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Project management process development and improvement experience preferred.
• Willingness to work with technical teams on technical aspects of project deliverables.
• Insurance experience preferred.
• PMO specific AI Experience preferred. 

An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.

WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous 6% employer match, with additional contribution for longevity.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off to volunteer in the local community.
• 4 weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Annual bonus may be awarded each year based on performance.
• Expected salary for this position is $97,000 - $155,000 depending on experience, and education.

Our People

WCF is committed to providing an excellent work experience and cultivating an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive. This role must embody WCF's core values

• Do the right thing
• Be great at your job
• Help others succeed

These values support our mission of excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.