Remote Project Manager Needed at Vertafore Vertafore

Digitaltidewave; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the insurance sector is seeking a Project Manager to oversee strategic project implementations. The role requires a passionate leader who can build strong client relationships and manage multiple projects, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget.

Benefits

Medical, vision & dental plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible First work environment

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer-facing project management experience.
• Relevant PM certification preferred.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects from beginning to end.
• Act as the liaison between customer and internal teams.
• Compile and maintain professional executive status reports.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Tools

Job description

Job role: Project Manager

Company name: Vertafore

Location:Remote, USA

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 Annually

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About the Job:Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships. Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry.

Role Overview

Vertafore is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in managing strategic implementations and projects. If you thrive at leading successful project implementations and have a passion for building strong client relationships, we want you to join our team! The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, planning, implementation, execution, monitoring and completion of multiple projects ensuring consistency with Vertafore’s mission, strategy, values, commitments and goals.

Responsibilities in this Role

• Manage multiple complex projects from beginning to end
• Act as the liaison between customer and internal teams
• Communicate project deliverables at all levels, and make sure items are executed on time, to budget, with high quality
• Manage resources assigned to your projects and the schedule of work for all phases.
• Manage changes in project scope including documenting and explaining implications of changes so they are clearly understood and approved
• Manage expectations with customers and internal team to successfully deliver projects.
• Compile and maintain professional executive status reports and required project documentation
• Communicate with the customer to ensure progress is being made and concerns are managed promptly
• Address difficult and/or escalated situations with minimal leadership involvement to an effective resolution
• Proactively learn and understand Vertafore software and the mechanics of their implementation and deployment
• Provide outstanding project team leadership to achieve, schedule, budget and scope performance
• Be part of project teams implementing Vertafore products and delivering Professional Services
• Manage multiple consulting engagements concurrently
• Analyze business operations and methodology to develop best practices
• Recommend solutions for customer pain points, gaps, needs, goals
• Works with team in India and the US

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant PM certification preferred
• Proficient with MS Office Tools
• Highly organized and have proven ability to monitor project budget vs. actuals and can forecast project revenues and expenditures
• Proven track record of building, developing and growing business relationships vital to the success of the project in person and remotely
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to effectively engage and influence at all levels, and ability to effectively handle crucial conversations and manage conflict resolution
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent presentation and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively solve problems, react to situations decisively and effectively

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience
• 5+ years of customer facing project management experience (preferably within a software environment)
• Previous experience with technical support and troubleshooting preferred
• Prior insurance industry experience and knowledge preferred

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 50% of the time
• Located and working from our East Lansing, Michigan office, if commutable.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
• Frequent sitting and/or standing.
• #LI-Remote
• 70000 – 80000 / year

Compensations and Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans – Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs – Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

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