Creates and maintains project plans and other critical PM artifacts in alignment with the process established through the Data Science Operating model.
Partners with the Client aligned Delivery Leads to understand the scope of initiatives and assist in creating charters and realistic project schedules.
Partners with other Kemper PMOs to manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
Drive critical path delivery and mitigate areas of concern in a proactive manner.
Manages multiple stakeholders geographically dispersed to drive project objectives, and ensure scope and approach are understood across stakeholder community.
Resolves or escalates issues timely, to prevent bottlenecks and delays.
Uses PPM /Reporting tool to monitor the progress of the projects and provide insight on the plans versus the actuals to determine and execute a ‘Go to Green’ path.
Create version 1 of the monthly stakeholder governance pack for internal Data Science stakeholders.
Conduct post mortems and maintain lesson-learned inputs on project successes and improvements for utilization in similar situations.
Requirements
12+ years of relevant business experience in Project Management
Certificate in Project Management a Plus
JIRA experience is required.
ServiceNow PM Module is a plus
Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required
Bias to action
A proven track record of successfully leading projects in a high-tech development environment and with multi-functional and technical workstreams.
Strong relationship management skills to gain stakeholders’ support.
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively and manage multiple projects and assignments.
Ability to work and respond in complex and ambiguous situations.
Tech Stack
ServiceNow
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Benefits
Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.