Job Summary
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Industries
- Insurance
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Career Level
- Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
- Job Reference Code
- 296569
Manager-Program Management Office
About the Job
ACE Group
The ACE Group of Companies is one of the worlds leading global commercial
property and casualty insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 16,000
employees worldwide and offices in more than 50 countries.
ACE serves the property and casualty insurance needs of businesses of all
sizes in a broad range of industries. We also provide specialized insurance
products—such as personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance—to
individuals in select countries. Our reinsurance operations include both
property and casualty and life companies.
Details of this critical opening follow:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for managing one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT program(s) consisting of complex and/or multiple projects or systems.
• Contributes to the program strategy, supporting business cases and various high-level project plans.
• Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed across the full range of responsibilities based on the needs of the business and integrates plans with the plans of other managers across the portfolio.
• Responsible for program financial management. Specifically for the program:
o Annual Budget – Capital projects, production support, depreciation
o Reforecast
o Re-planning for scope changes
o Monthly review variance analysis
o Monthly summary for Steering Committee
o Invoice review, approvals, payment, vendor inquiries
o Accrual coordination and review
o Commitment monitoring
o Cost of assets placed in service
• Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the program on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements.
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and communicating adjustments to Project Managers.
• Responsible for resource planning and staffing
o Statement of Work
o Master Service Agreements
o Sourcing – identify skills, resume review, interviewing
• Responsible for managing vendor SLAs and relationship with vendor project managers.
• Partners with senior leadership of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Project Management certificate preferred.
• Ten or more years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role and 7 years managing projects.
• Strong technical knowledge in assigned IT function as well as broad knowledge in other disciplines/technologies/processes that interact with the assigned function. Strong business process, financial management and related insurance skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, especially outsourced/offshore development.
Critical Skills
• Adaptability- Agility. Responds well to change. Handles multiple demands / priorities effectively. Adapts to best fit with situation at hand. Handles conflict effectively. Collaborates. Develops new skills quickly. Willing to accept new responsibilities. Takes initiative & accountability.
• IT Methodologies. Good organizational skills. Has experience managing projects and staff. Advanced technical skills or specialized knowledge . Analyzes tasks, dependencies, and resource needs. Manages budgets and performs financial activities effectively. Understands system development life cycle (SDLC); uses project methodologies.
• Business Knowledge. Learning Orientation. Solves problems. Understands fundamentals of insurance, IT best practices, and technology. Understands business processes and process improvement. Connects business problems to technical solutions. Validates that solutions achieve desired business result.
• Project Management. Understands & meets deadlines. Holds others accountable. Proactive identification and management of risk. Manages multiple work streams. Works effectively across multiple groups (both internal and external). Has experience managing scope and change control.
• Communication. Communicates with IT leadership, business leadership, and IT vendor partners on program strategy, direction and changes. Responds to customers appropriately, timely, and accurately. Manages relationships effectively. Specifically, for the program:
• Monthly Steering Committee- Coordinate scheduling, topics, presentation, minutes
• Monthly Status
• Organizational Objectives
• Senior Mgmt updates
ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and a
comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, vision, a
generous retirement savings plan with a generous company match, disability
coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition
reimbursement, and business casual dress.
Sound like the right job for you? For consideration, please apply below.
If you would like additional information about the ACE Group, please visit our
website at http://www.acelimited.com
The ACE Group of Companies is one of the worlds leading global commercial
property and casualty insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 16,000
employees worldwide and offices in more than 50 countries.
ACE serves the property and casualty insurance needs of businesses of all
sizes in a broad range of industries. We also provide specialized insurance
products—such as personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance—to
individuals in select countries. Our reinsurance operations include both
property and casualty and life companies.
Details of this critical opening follow:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for managing one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT program(s) consisting of complex and/or multiple projects or systems.
• Contributes to the program strategy, supporting business cases and various high-level project plans.
• Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed across the full range of responsibilities based on the needs of the business and integrates plans with the plans of other managers across the portfolio.
• Responsible for program financial management. Specifically for the program:
o Annual Budget – Capital projects, production support, depreciation
o Reforecast
o Re-planning for scope changes
o Monthly review variance analysis
o Monthly summary for Steering Committee
o Invoice review, approvals, payment, vendor inquiries
o Accrual coordination and review
o Commitment monitoring
o Cost of assets placed in service
• Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the program on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements.
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and communicating adjustments to Project Managers.
• Responsible for resource planning and staffing
o Statement of Work
o Master Service Agreements
o Sourcing – identify skills, resume review, interviewing
• Responsible for managing vendor SLAs and relationship with vendor project managers.
• Partners with senior leadership of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Project Management certificate preferred.
• Ten or more years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role and 7 years managing projects.
• Strong technical knowledge in assigned IT function as well as broad knowledge in other disciplines/technologies/processes that interact with the assigned function. Strong business process, financial management and related insurance skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, especially outsourced/offshore development.
Critical Skills
• Adaptability- Agility. Responds well to change. Handles multiple demands / priorities effectively. Adapts to best fit with situation at hand. Handles conflict effectively. Collaborates. Develops new skills quickly. Willing to accept new responsibilities. Takes initiative & accountability.
• IT Methodologies. Good organizational skills. Has experience managing projects and staff. Advanced technical skills or specialized knowledge . Analyzes tasks, dependencies, and resource needs. Manages budgets and performs financial activities effectively. Understands system development life cycle (SDLC); uses project methodologies.
• Business Knowledge. Learning Orientation. Solves problems. Understands fundamentals of insurance, IT best practices, and technology. Understands business processes and process improvement. Connects business problems to technical solutions. Validates that solutions achieve desired business result.
• Project Management. Understands & meets deadlines. Holds others accountable. Proactive identification and management of risk. Manages multiple work streams. Works effectively across multiple groups (both internal and external). Has experience managing scope and change control.
• Communication. Communicates with IT leadership, business leadership, and IT vendor partners on program strategy, direction and changes. Responds to customers appropriately, timely, and accurately. Manages relationships effectively. Specifically, for the program:
• Monthly Steering Committee- Coordinate scheduling, topics, presentation, minutes
• Monthly Status
• Organizational Objectives
• Senior Mgmt updates
ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and a
comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, vision, a
generous retirement savings plan with a generous company match, disability
coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition
reimbursement, and business casual dress.
Sound like the right job for you? For consideration, please apply below.
If you would like additional information about the ACE Group, please visit our
website at http://www.acelimited.com
