Project Manager-Document and Agreements

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. The Project Manager – Documents and Agreements is responsible for managing projects from design through implementation for the Documents and Agreements organization, coordinating initiatives and providing updates to the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the successful completion of significant programs including regulatory “mass events”
• Administer the intake and prioritization of formal projects and other initiative requests in which D&A participates or owns
• Ensure detailed project plans and frequent follow-up with stakeholders on completion of those projects and ensure that the appropriate level of review and quality assurance is performed before the project goes live
• Accurately capture and communicate information throughout all project phases
• Gain appropriate approval and sign-off prior to the completion and implementation of projects
• Ensure appropriate communication and training is completed prior to the “go-live” of any project
• Support D&A as a secondary point of contact (other than the appointed D&A SME for the project) for other departments within the company on current and future projects
• Facilitate D&A project meetings, including preparing meeting materials
• Partner with fellow project manager(s) within D&A to support the full breadth of all strategic efforts outside of daily operational processing
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience
• Strong project management skills, including successfully managing projects from beginning to end
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity and ethical judgment, with a commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and service
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of internal and external counterparts
• Disciplined work habits and attention to details; self-motivated and able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Strong research skills including gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources
• Working in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to present in front of large audiences, i.e. town halls and senior leadership, Board of Directors, executive steering meetings etc
• Ability to orchestrate effective meetings
• Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with IT systems and workflows preferred