Zinnia, LLC
Technical Project Manager - IV Bridgewater, NJ- Hybrid
Zinnia, LLC, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, us, 02324
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 in order to establish the project deliverables, using various requirement-gathering techniques
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.)
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 for insurance/financial services platforms
Knowledge of IT systems, governance and compliance
Strong 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. Offers are reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by aligning with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location. We seek the best and brightest innovators to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. 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.
Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here.
Voluntary disclosures We are a federal contractor or subcontractor and collect information as part of equal employment opportunity reporting. Completion is voluntary and confidential. For details, see the candidate privacy notice and the U.S. Department of Labor OFCCP guidance.
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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 in order to establish the project deliverables, using various requirement-gathering techniques
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.)
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 for insurance/financial services platforms
Knowledge of IT systems, governance and compliance
Strong 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. Offers are reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by aligning with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location. We seek the best and brightest innovators to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. 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.
Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here.
Voluntary disclosures We are a federal contractor or subcontractor and collect information as part of equal employment opportunity reporting. Completion is voluntary and confidential. For details, see the candidate privacy notice and the U.S. Department of Labor OFCCP guidance.
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