Markel
Markel, a Fortune 500 specialty insurance company, is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join its Business Delivery team within US & Bermuda Operations. The role focuses on the implementation of Guidewire PolicyCenter for the highly profitable Personal Lines portfolio.
Responsibilities
Work closely with Business Delivery Leads, IT delivery teams, and SI partners to execute the PolicyCenter implementation program.
Manage day‑to‑day project activities, including sprint planning, backlog management, and task execution.
Organize and facilitate project meetings, track action items, and maintain clear communication across the team.
Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues, escalating to the Business Delivery Lead as needed.
Monitor project budgets, forecast expenses, and report on budget status.
Maintain and update documentation for project milestones, budgets, dependencies, and risks.
Coordinate project phases and business readiness activities with the Business Delivery Lead.
Manage project change requests, ensuring proper documentation and impact assessment.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5+ years project management experience in software implementation or IT projects.
Proven experience managing at least one large‑scale Guidewire PolicyCenter implementation.
Deep understanding of the P&C insurance industry, including underwriting workflows and distribution channels.
Experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite integration (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
Familiarity with portal and API development for policy administration.
Strong Agile experience: sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery team collaboration.
Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Certified in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and Agile (Scrum Master, PMI‑ACP).
Location & Schedule Hybrid work arrangement based in any U.S. Markel office, operating in EST or CST time zones. Authorized U.S. work status required.
Employment Type Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level.
Benefits & Diversity Markel promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace and does not sponsor visas for this position.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with Business Delivery Leads, IT delivery teams, and SI partners to execute the PolicyCenter implementation program.
Manage day‑to‑day project activities, including sprint planning, backlog management, and task execution.
Organize and facilitate project meetings, track action items, and maintain clear communication across the team.
Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues, escalating to the Business Delivery Lead as needed.
Monitor project budgets, forecast expenses, and report on budget status.
Maintain and update documentation for project milestones, budgets, dependencies, and risks.
Coordinate project phases and business readiness activities with the Business Delivery Lead.
Manage project change requests, ensuring proper documentation and impact assessment.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5+ years project management experience in software implementation or IT projects.
Proven experience managing at least one large‑scale Guidewire PolicyCenter implementation.
Deep understanding of the P&C insurance industry, including underwriting workflows and distribution channels.
Experience with Guidewire InsuranceSuite integration (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimCenter).
Familiarity with portal and API development for policy administration.
Strong Agile experience: sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery team collaboration.
Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Certified in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and Agile (Scrum Master, PMI‑ACP).
Location & Schedule Hybrid work arrangement based in any U.S. Markel office, operating in EST or CST time zones. Authorized U.S. work status required.
Employment Type Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level.
Benefits & Diversity Markel promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace and does not sponsor visas for this position.
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