IT Project Manager II at Vertafore (Greater Denver Area, CO)
$70,000 - $90,000 + VIP Bonus
IMMEDIATELY HIRING! PM II FULL-TIME Opportunity
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Vertafore is hiring a full-time Project Manager II, Development (PMII) to execute on technical projects and strategic corporate initiatives. PMII's are responsible for managing multiple projects and tasks in various IT and software areas. As a PMII, you will manage the complete project lifecycle including scope and success creation, tasks and timelines, resource allocation and risks. You will coordinate work with multiple cross functional teams to ensure project timelines and tasks are completed on time and on budget. Ensure technical documents and processes are developed and documented that adhere to the Program Management Office (PMO) standards and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Project Manager II's (PMII) will work directly with IT, product and business to complete strategic initiatives.
PMII's will manage technology projects, defining milestones, success criteria, resource allocation and successful on-time delivery.
Coordinate internal resources and 3rd party/vendors for flawless execution of multiple concurrent projects.
Develop and measure project performance including KPI's, resource and capacity, budget and cost.
Communicate project plans, tasks and schedules, priorities and status to all levels within Vertafore.
Utilize project management industry best practices, techniques and standards. Adhere to PMO processes and procedures throughout entire project lifecycle.
PMII's will be strong problem solvers and data driven. Fast learners with strong ability to adapt and thrive.
Qualifications:
4+ years of program or project management experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent alternative education and/or practical experience.
Proven track record of driving complex programs across organizational structures while balancing day-to-day tactical needs of the program.
Experience with project-management frameworks in IT and software development environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Have excellent listening, writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate progress across Vertafore to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to build strategic stakeholder relationships with members across all levels of Vertafore.
Prior experience with project development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban).
Ability to identify opportunities, define successful approaches and proactively solve problems.
PMP or PMI Certifications.
Additional Requirements and Details:
- Travel required up to 10% of the time.
- Located and working from an office location.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
- Frequent sitting and/or standing.
*We are currently working remotely due to COVID19.
We care about our employee experience and well-being and offer many perks:
Bonus and Recognition
Health and Wellness
Professional Development
Coverage and Security
Vertafore Cares
Work-Life Balance
Employee Groups
Lots of Extras!
The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.
· Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.
· Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.
· Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.
· Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.
· Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.
· We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
