Story Behind the Need:Focus: Actuarial reassurance technology
Business Group: Managing the portfolio, financials, and budget management
Role: The role involves working with actuarial reassurance technology. While domain knowledge is not mandatory, it can be beneficial. The business group focuses on managing the portfolio, including financials and budget management.
The Project Manager will handle one or two projects, ensuring a good grasp of MS project logs, stakeholder management, risk management, budget tracking, and forecasting. A solid understanding of project management principles is essential. Typical Day in RoleCalls and Status Updates: Regular calls and status updates to track progress.
Follow-Up: Ensuring tasks are implemented on time by following up with resources. Stakeholder Communication: Speaking to stakeholders to gather business requirements and ensure proper sign-off. Team Alignment: Aligning expectations with the team and following up with architects.
Project Estimation: Obtaining DOA for the project and estimating the project end-to-end. Resource Management: Managing resource plans, project logs, and status reports. Financial Management: Handling financial management and estimating the project at completion.
Issue Mitigation: Addressing any issues that arise and mitigating risks. Effective Communication: Maintaining polished and articulate communication with stakeholders and the project team. Candidate Requirements/Must
Have Skills:1. Technical Skills:
- Requirement Gathering
- Business Requirement Documentation (BRD)2.
Experience Level:
- L2 (mid 4-9 years) as Project Manager
- PMP certification
Soft Skills:Strong communication and organization skills
Stakeholder and team management
Time managementAdaptabilityProblem-solving
Nice-To-Have Skills:Knowledge of GFT processes
Familiarity with Microsoft Technologies like SQL, Microsoft AzureDomain knowledge in actuarial experience
Education:Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., computer science, computer engineering)PMP certification is a must-have
Best vs. Average Candidate: The best candidate for this Project Manager position will possess strong project management skills and excellent communication abilities. They should be able to clearly articulate their work, identify risks, and address them effectively. Organization and adherence to best practices are crucial, especially when dealing with high-level stakeholders.
Moreover, the ideal candidate will be adept at managing their team and stakeholders without causing friction, fostering collaboration, and solving problems efficiently. Strong collaboration skills are essential for ensuring smooth project execution and maintaining positive relationships within the team and with external parties.
