Senior Project Manager

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Description:

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in our NYC office.

Senior Project Manager

What can you expect?

• To provide hands-on Program/Project Management (PM) expertise and leadership on key Marsh initiatives and drive strategy forward; this team is typically assigned to moderate to large projects and programs that support key Company goals, objectives and strategy

• To learn about various functions across the company, working with different business leaders and colleagues and to lead / manage initiatives with varying scope and complexity

• To apply Program/Project management best practices in differentiating ways and with innovation to meet the evolving needs of our businesses and to align to evolving techniques and methodologies  

• To study and proactively seek knowledge/information on:  (1) Marsh’s strategy and key business goals, (2) The Marsh program/project governance process, (3) Marsh PM tools, applications and best practices, (4) Marsh business and technology operations

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match

• Opportunity to work on strategic priorities and key company initiatives endorsed by the Executive Committee with visibility to senior leadership

• Ability to engage globally within Marsh and MMC across many functions and build / grow  relationships and networks

• Business Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

• Competitive pay and outstanding benefits to help colleagues and their families live better – physically, mentally, and financially

We will count on you to:

• Manage diverse programs/projects that vary in duration and size/complexity to deliver desired business outcomes, and to a high level of stakeholder satisfaction

• Independently establish and implement fit for purpose governance and controls including structure, roles and responsibilities, approach, routines such as meeting and reporting cadence and decision making hierarchy

• Think strategically and seek to understand business goals, objectives and committed benefits for initiatives and ensure deliverables are aligned to the strategy, and desired outcomes

• Provide PM expertise and support to non-traditional activities, including supporting strategy activities and client programs

• Lead and influence people and diverse teams in a matrix organization with multiple reporting lines

• Establish trusted relationships and credibility with various stakeholders and leaders 

• Develop detailed, high-quality program/project plans including roadmap, timeline, resources, scope, schedule, assumptions, dependencies, etc.

• Facilitate and identify risks and mitigation plans, ensure risks and issues are tracked and managed effectively and escalate as needed to program and business leaders

• Develop and manage comprehensive Change Management and Benefits Realization plans to ensure successful delivery of change and realization of committed benefits

What you need to have: 

• University Degree, e.g. BA, MA, MBA

• 7+  years’ experience in program/ project management, working on large and complex solutions aligned to the strategic vision of the organization 

• Direct experience using different methodologies of project management frameworks and ability to self-start on assignments

• Proven record of successful delivery of end-to-end programs and projects through all stages of project lifecycle and demonstrated stakeholder management skills

• Highly strategic and collaborative work style, ability to work in a team-focused environment, yet must be able to work effectively independently

What makes you stand out:

• Project Management Methodology Certification

• Transformational Change Management experience / certification

• Reasonable understanding of Risk Management, Insurance, Operations, Advisory/Consulting

• Agile experience and/or training/certification

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues advising clients in over 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLenna