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?

• 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
• Proactively seek to understand strategic objectives and committed benefits and ensure deliverables are aligned to 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 lean/six sigma 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 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 training/certification

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: