Zurich

Project Manager

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationStevens Point/Wisconsin
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 123212

      Zurich Cover More is seeking a Project Manager to join our Group in North America.

      The Project Manager within the Travel Guard organizagtion provides support for daily operations/business as necessary. Travel Guard's Project Manager must have a well-rounded background and have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Seeking a seasoned professional who independently manages medium to large-sized projects, overseeing the entire project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation, while coordinating across multiple teams to ensure project delivery on time and within budget.

      Responsibilities Include:
      Both drive and assist in developing project plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures
      Gather project requirements and document scope of work.
      Create project documentation including meeting minutes, status reports, and risk assessments
      Assign tasks to team members and monitor progress against deadlines.
      Update project management tools with task status and identify potential roadblocks
      Communicate project updates to stakeholders through regular reports
      Facilitate team meetings and ensure effective communication among team members
      Resolve conflicts within the team and escalate issues to senior leaders when necessary
      Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
      Monitor and track risks throughout the project lifecycle
      Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress
      Address stakeholder concerns and manage expectation

      Basic Qualifications:
      Project management knowledge: Familiarity with project management methodologies
      Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
      Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders
      Analytical skills: Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and propose solutions
      Technical proficiency: Familiarity with translating project management requirements into easy to use (Microsoft based) tools
      Strong Microsoft Office skills (Powerpoint, Excel)

      Preferred Qualifications:
      Bachelors degree required
      Experience in project/program management of related field
      5 or more years in a leadership role. This can include previous project management roles, supervisory roles or other management roles.
      Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
      Familiarity with Project managemet software

  • About the company

      Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. is a Swiss insurance company, commonly known as Zurich, headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.