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2VP, Project Managment Job

Date: Nov 10, 2009

Location: Hartford, CT, US

Job Title: 2VP, Project Managment
Job ID: 791502
Location: CT-Hartford

Available Openings: 1

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future.

That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy, and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

SUMMARY:
Manage and oversee a Program Management Office (PMO) for Business Insurance. Supervise, develop, recruit and retain project management staff. This position is the primary point of accountability to Business partners and other parties for the management and implementation of large and complex Projects and Programs in support of strategic priorities. Develop and implement future state organization for Project Services. Manages change across the Project Services organization and with business partners, and influence at all levels across the organization. Participates on Steering Committees for key

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Typically possesses a minimum of ten years of experience in leading complex, highly-matrixed organizations. Also has significant depth in Project Management with proven track record in developing effective PMOs.

Typically has extensive experience in utilizing vendor resources to complete Project work. Vendor relationship management could be fairly complex due to number of vendors, nature of contracting, and/or other engagement parameters.

Manages team development, very active in the mentoring of members of the PM community, typically has direct management responsibility of PMs.

Provides significant contribution to internal enterprise standard setting. Promotes adoption of industry standards and best practices. Introduces and coaches on new Project Management techniques.

Charged with mid-Project recovery of at risk Projects. Recommends rescoping, postponement, or cancellation as needed. Conducts root cause analysis and implements recovery actions. Provides substantive feedback to organizational learnings regarding improving Project Management execution.

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Hartford


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