Sr. Project Manager – Digital

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Role: Sr. Project Manager – Digital

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Hartford, CT or Des Moines, IA

Description:

This is a Contract to hire opportunity, Will need to be fully vaccinated as per GA's policy

Must be located or willing to relocate in Hartford or Des Moines as they will be required to go into the office.

As a member of the EPMO team, the Individual Market’s Digital Program Manager partners with the head of Digital Customer Experience and other key stakeholders to lead the digital strategy function for client. This role oversees and directs the strategy for the planning, and execution of the digital portfolio of projects focused on digital transformational engagements for our business. You will work closely with project teams (including digital strategists, UX/UI designers, product managers, engineers, data scientists and industry SMEs) and key stakeholders to understand customer and user needs, resolve conflicts and remove barriers, and ensure deliverables are on-time and meet quality standards. This role will typically interface with a diverse mix of internal and vendor stakeholders, all working towards the goal of delivering a project on-time and at or under budget.

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial and consultant outlook, has a systems thinking mindset, the ability to simplify the complex and act upon it, who is comfortable working in a dynamic team environment, and who will embrace the opportunity to connect cross functionally with other teams. Additionally, this hire will have strong business acumen with a mindset that is always thinking ahead, program/portfolio management experience, and possess excellent business partnering, negotiation and networking skills.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for the overall application of the Individual Markets Digital Program in terms of strategic value, architectural fit and business alignment.

Oversee and ensure projects are on time and on budget that require multiple layers of service providers and internal and external stakeholders.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, Technology partners, Strategic Sourcing, and other key teams across organization

Prioritize project portfolio with internal stakeholders to develop a roadmap that will successfully execute on portfolio.

Translate the business strategy, needs & requirements into clear direction for the project teams

Assist in the definition of project scope and goals, including project and staffing estimation

Define and create project approach, including project plans, targets, milestones and dependencies

Track project/engagement dependencies, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project implementation and deployment.

Lead stakeholder communications across all project work threads. Ensure appropriate communications regarding issues and risks to foster project success and long-term stakeholder relationship.

Serves as internal escalation point person on projects and ability to successfully resolve problems and issues.

Serve as subject matter expert and lead sponsor for designated program and projects and provide meaningful updates to business in laymen’s terms.

Budget and expense reporting as it pertains to the project portfolio.

Champion continuous core business capability improvement through timely adoption of innovative technologies, procedures, and processes

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