Zinnia
Overview
Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders. WHO YOU ARE The Technical Project Manager IV plans, and manages delivery of solutions and business objectives. These efforts include coordinating the initiatives of multiple matrixed teams and external clients in order to deliver according to plan and Service Level Agreement. This position reports to the Business Management Center of Excellence. What you’ll do
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs Communicate expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and project team members Measure project performance to identify and quantify variances and perform required corrective actions Execute tasks as defined in the project plan Create a project organization structure by defining roles and responsibilities Identify and mitigate project risk impacts on the project Record detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders to establish the project deliverables, using various requirement-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) Improve team performance by leading, mentoring, training, motivating, and building team cohesiveness Communicate and provide support to stakeholders to establish strong rapport Demonstrate ZINNIA’s core values and beliefs What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field Seven plus years of Project Management Experience; CAPM, PMP or similar designation preferred 10+ years of total technology experience Demonstrated ability to manage a project using a variety of methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc) Demonstrated understanding of project lifecycle in complex technical environments Knowledge of project management tools and software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Jira, etc Participation in the full software development life cycle Experience with third-party system support, with preference given to insurance/financial services platforms Knowledge of IT systems, governance and compliance Proven problem solving, decision making, analytical and organizational skills Ability to tailor communications and influence critical decisions with a variety of stakeholders Ability to work within broadly defined parameters Strong results orientation, organization and management skills Ability to lead and focus the efforts of others to established goals Ability to effectively drive results with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization Experience with conversions and implementations Ability to mentor junior Technical Project Managers as required Ability to develop relationships, with a strong focus on communication and change management Knowledge of annuities and life products 4-6 years in an Agile environment preferred PMI-ACP, CSM or equivalent preferred Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time What’s in it for you
Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and more. The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 dependent on skills and location. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. EEO notice : We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. See our site for details. Note
Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here. Apply information
To apply, please use the online application in the careers section of our website.
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Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders. WHO YOU ARE The Technical Project Manager IV plans, and manages delivery of solutions and business objectives. These efforts include coordinating the initiatives of multiple matrixed teams and external clients in order to deliver according to plan and Service Level Agreement. This position reports to the Business Management Center of Excellence. What you’ll do
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs Communicate expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and project team members Measure project performance to identify and quantify variances and perform required corrective actions Execute tasks as defined in the project plan Create a project organization structure by defining roles and responsibilities Identify and mitigate project risk impacts on the project Record detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders to establish the project deliverables, using various requirement-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) Improve team performance by leading, mentoring, training, motivating, and building team cohesiveness Communicate and provide support to stakeholders to establish strong rapport Demonstrate ZINNIA’s core values and beliefs What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field Seven plus years of Project Management Experience; CAPM, PMP or similar designation preferred 10+ years of total technology experience Demonstrated ability to manage a project using a variety of methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc) Demonstrated understanding of project lifecycle in complex technical environments Knowledge of project management tools and software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Jira, etc Participation in the full software development life cycle Experience with third-party system support, with preference given to insurance/financial services platforms Knowledge of IT systems, governance and compliance Proven problem solving, decision making, analytical and organizational skills Ability to tailor communications and influence critical decisions with a variety of stakeholders Ability to work within broadly defined parameters Strong results orientation, organization and management skills Ability to lead and focus the efforts of others to established goals Ability to effectively drive results with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization Experience with conversions and implementations Ability to mentor junior Technical Project Managers as required Ability to develop relationships, with a strong focus on communication and change management Knowledge of annuities and life products 4-6 years in an Agile environment preferred PMI-ACP, CSM or equivalent preferred Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time What’s in it for you
Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and more. The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 dependent on skills and location. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. EEO notice : We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. See our site for details. Note
Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here. Apply information
To apply, please use the online application in the careers section of our website.
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