Project Manager II

WoodmenLife is looking for a Project Manager II to join our team!

We are currently searching for a Project Manager II to join our team. The Project Manager II will be responsible for planning, executing, controlling, and closing of assigned projects to meet business needs, quality standards, time constraints and allotted budget. WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha and has been in business for 130 years. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’re joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife, you’ll have opportunities to connect with others, give back locally, and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We are passionate about our members, servicing others, being open minded, providing an environment of inclusion and collaborative spirit. We also provide world class benefits to our associates. Is this the type of company you could work for?

We are looking for someone for the Project Manager II role to:

• Coordinates with resource managers and product owners to ensure resources and/or teams are identified to work on the project, and when.
• Establishes and monitors project budgets.
• Directs project efforts to define scope, assess risks, create work breakdown structure/workplan, and develop a schedule leading to the completion of the project; while ensuring that the project is consistently aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. This may be accomplished through product owners or resource managers, directly with team members, or a combination of both, Identifies project risks and impact and provides analysis to the Enterprise Project Management Office Director (EPMOD).
• Serves one or more business areas as a liaison, providing guidance on future state planning and project initiation.
• Ensures that business and system development and methodologies are followed for all project work. This includes but is not limited to providing for the development and application of user/technical documentation, testing, training and post-implementation reviews; providing results to the EPMOD.
• Ensures that project work is managed according to project governance procedures.
• Coordinates and monitors the progress of the project and initiates appropriate action to variances in the project plan.
• Provides project updates to governance groups.
• Provides recommendations to the EPMOD with regard to portfolio project management initiatives based upon available resources and client needs.
• Is responsible for mentoring others filling the project management specialist role.
• Ensures that organizational change management considerations are incorporated into the project.
• Manages day to day activities with vendors involved in projects.

We need someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Information Systems or related field is strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of PMP certification is strongly preferred for the Project Manager II level.
• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience directing technical and non-technical staff in the implementation of projects that utilize software development methodologies, with minimum associated costs of $1,000,000.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing and verbally with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to adapt to sudden project shifts from Woodmen and/or customer perspectives and to proactively identify and manage the impact of these shifts.
• Strong decision making, planning, organizing, negotiation and facilitation, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possess technical and business related knowledge sufficient to thoughtfully lead discussions, provide guidance and influence direction with both technical and business related groups.
• Ability to effectively lead teams and make timely decisions while maintaining/improving morale.
• Ability to lead multiple projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Ability to apply financial forecasting skills to project management methodology.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and/or external customers to ensure expectations are being met.

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package More information about our benefits can be found at https://wwwwoodmenlifeorg/careers/home-office/benefits/

As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), Fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen and reference checks Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.
WoodmenLife is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals We welcome and embrace associates, regardless of background and beliefs WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $85,614 - $171,985