FBS (Mexico) Project Manager III

Farmers Insurance - Oklahoma; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Insurance is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager III to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology projects within the Data & Analytics organization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, and risks, and ensure alignment between business and IT stakeholders using SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with technical aptitude, leadership,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional IT projects with schedules and budgets.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and vendors.
• Experience in data, analytics, BI, or enterprise tech initiatives preferred.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of IT projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams and external vendors.
• Apply SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery methods as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies to ensure delivery.
• Provide regular status updates and governance artifacts to stakeholders.
• Manage project financials including budgets and expenditures.
• Oversee change management and project documentation.
• Drive process improvements in project delivery.

Skills

SAFe Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Hybrid delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or IT

Master's degree or MBA preferred

MIS/CIS background a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Rally

Microsoft Project

Power BI

SQL

Job description

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Farmers– where ambition meets opportunity.

Farmers is known for more than its unforgettable jingle – it’s a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. Farmers employees deliver peace of mind when it matters most. The organization’s results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on the team. Farmers employees tackle challenges head‑on, learn from every experience and measure their impact on the customers who trust them.

Join usand help power the success of Farmers. As a team member, you’ll collaborate with Farmers’ award‑winning workforce, benefit from a culture of innovation and support and contribute to their mission of delivering protection and peace of mind to millions of U.S. customers.

Farmers Insurance is seeking an experienced, results‑driven IT Project Manager III to join our Data & Analytics organization.

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology projects that support business objectives. You will work closely with the IA and EA Distribution Data teams, which are responsible for extracting, transforming, and loading data used for analytics, data science, and reporting across agencies and business units.

You will manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables while coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring alignment between business and IT stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise, technical aptitude, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills to deliver technology solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead end‑to‑end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of medium‑to‑large-scale IT projects, including complex data and analytics initiatives.


• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, milestones, and deliverables.


• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, including IT, Data & Analytics, business stakeholders, and external vendors.


• Apply SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies based on project requirements.


• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.


• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to management and key stakeholders.


• Manage project financials, including budget tracking, cost estimates, vendor expenditures, and invoice approvals.


• Coordinate supplier activities, evaluate work requests, and oversee work orders and vendor deliverables, as applicable.


• Facilitate stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and decision‑making across business and technology teams.


• Establish and manage project acceptance criteria, coordinate acceptance testing, and ensure deliverables meet business and technical requirements.


• Oversee project change management activities and maintain accurate project documentation.


• Review and approve
project deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with business objectives.


• Lead project closure activities, including final documentation and post‑implementation reviews.


• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and delivery effectiveness.


• Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirements

Experience & Education

• 4–6 years of professional experience in IT project management or technology project delivery.


• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional IT projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.


• Demonstrated experience coordinating technical teams, business partners, and third‑party vendors.


• Experience supporting data, analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise technology initiatives is preferred.


• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology Management, or a related field.


• Master's degree or MBA preferred.


• Background in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) is an advantage.


• Fluent English is required.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, reporting, and data analysis.


• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for stakeholder presentations and management reporting.


• Familiarity with Rally or similar Agile project management platforms.


• Experience with Microsoft Project or comparable project scheduling tools.


• Basic knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and performance reporting.


• Foundational SQL knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively with data‑focused technical teams.


• Understanding of project governance, risk management, financial tracking, and resource planning.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.


• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.


• Effective problem-solving and decision‑making skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.


• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and complex project dependencies.


• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.


• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and proactively resolve challenges.


• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic technology environment.


• Business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work‑life balance. While specific benefits may vary by country and employee level, offerings generally include competitive salary opportunities, performance‑based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training and development resources.

Important Hiring Conditions and Disclosures

By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that:

Personal Data Processing: The personal data provided during the recruitment and selection process will be collected, processed, andretainedfor legitimate recruitment and compliance purposes,in accordance withapplicable data protection and privacy laws and FBS internal policies.

Legal Authorization to Work: Employment with FBS is conditional upon the candidate having valid, local legal authorization to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire.FBS does not sponsor or obtain work authorization unless explicitly stated.

Exclusivity of Employment and Conflict of Interest: Upon acceptance of an offer and during employment with FBS, employees will not beigently to engage in parallel employment, professional activities, or paid work for other entities.Any ownership, partnership, directorship, or participation in other businesses and companies must be fullydisclosedand formally reviewedin accordance withFBS internalconflict‑of‑interestand external engagement policies prior to the start date or as soon as such circumstances arise.

Failure tocomply withthese conditions mayimpactthe hiring decision or employment continuation.

About Farmers Insurance

"Farmers Insurance" and "Farmers" are tradenames for a group of insurers providing insurance for automobiles, homes and small businesses and a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. Farmers Insurance Exchange, the largest of the three primary insurers that make up Farmers Insurance, is recognized as one of the largest U.S. companies on the 2025 Fortune 500 list. For more information about Farmers Insurance, visit Farmers.com.