Sr Project Director Job

Job Title: Sr Project Director
Job ID: 790804
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.

This is an opportunity to join an established, growing, financially stable company. In this role, you will work independently and with teams of technical and business professionals on a variety of rewarding assignments. Our progressive setting will enable you to experience the rewards of supporting enterprise impacting initiatives/projects.

SUMMARY:
This position is the primary point of accountability to Business Partners and other parties for the management and implementation of the medium to large size Projects and/or Programs that support achievement of moderate to complex unit or corporate goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Controls planning and execution of the projects' or program's activities and resources
- Ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
- Works with minimal supervision
- Responsible for applying advanced project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations
- Operates within defined parameters using a proven project management methodology with flexibility to merge different methodologies in accomplishing collective goals
- Project governance support and reporting

CORE SKILLS:
- Seasoned project management skills and competencies
- Excellent organization
- Detail oriented
- Solid written and verbal communications
- Excellent planning and follow through
- Self management
- Savvy with MS Office
- Experience with HPs PPM a plus
- Experience with Cognos reporting tool a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Information Technology and Project Management exposure/experience in the total Project life cycle with increasing levels of complexity.
- Typically possesses 10+ years experience with leading projects/programs

OTHER:
Experience in managing project/program teams in a matrixed environment. Active in the mentoring of members of the PM community. Develops and manages against project budget, scope and timeline.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
We offer a competitive salary and bonus program and a full range of benefits including health, life, disability, dental, vision 401K, pension plan as well as a generous vacation and holiday schedule.

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.

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

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

Nearest Major Market: Hartford
Job Segments: Management, Manager