About Us: At Ogon Consulting, we are dedicated to transforming the Professional Services experience for Insurers and Insurance Software companies. Our mission is powered by deep industry expertise and a commitment to excellence in customer experience. We emphasize teamwork, promote a healthy work-life balance, and take pride in our achievements and the success of our clients.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who excels in managing project execution and delivery in a consulting or client-facing role. In this position, you will oversee one or more projects, collaborating with client stakeholders and internal project teams, including developers, business analysts, and testers.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Project Planning and Coordination:
- Plan and coordinate project kick-off activities with both client and internal teams.
- Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and developers to coordinate project planning efforts, including developing project implementation estimates and timelines.
- Artifact Management:
- Create and manage project artifacts, including statements of work, change orders, project plans, and budgets.
- Detailed Project Planning:
- Set up detailed project plans that outline tasks, effort, and timelines based on the scope and estimates provided in the statement of work.
- Resource Allocation:
- Work collaboratively with other project and service delivery managers to optimize resource allocation across projects.
- Project Tracking and Reporting:
- Track and report on project status, risks, and issues to internal and client stakeholders on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Priority Management:
- Prioritize and balance competing priorities to ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery.
- Meeting Facilitation:
- Facilitate project meetings with client stakeholders and internal teams to enhance awareness, make informed decisions, and guide projects toward their intended goals.
- Expectation Management:
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Budget Management:
- Oversee project budgets, including monitoring forecasts and actuals to ensure financial accountability.
- Vendor Relationship Management:
- Manage vendor relationships and review the scope of work in agreements to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Contribute to PMO:
- Contribute to Ogon’s PMO capabilities, effectiveness, and efficiency, helping to refine processes and methodologies.
- Presentation Preparation:
- Prepare and deliver presentations to facilitate alignment among stakeholders and develop a shared understanding of project impacts, benefits, and expected changes.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in a consulting or client-facing environment.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience with project tracking tools and software.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing challenges.
- Familiarity with the insurance industry and relevant software solutions is a plus.
Why Join Us? At Ogon Consulting, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.