Sr Project Manager Sales

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Position Summary:

Under minimal direction, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple development, infrastructure and software acquisition projects of various degree in complexity and size through the project life cycle and completing the projects on schedule, in quality, and with business sponsors satisfaction. 

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$94,458.00 to $179,048.00 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$110,769.93 to $135,385.47 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$98,462.16 to $120,342.64 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

In CA: Typical hiring range is $123,077.70 to $150,428.30 

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides a single point of contact for those projects. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation leading cross-functional teams and reports progress throughout the project.
• Develops Project Charter, project plans (using MS Project), project estimates, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and issue resolution.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• For acquisition projects, manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables, along with project deliverables.
• Provides Project Management guidance to the technical teams.
• Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week
• Other functions may be assigned

Education:

Minimum:

• Successful completion of a 4 year degree in a directly-related area such as Business Management or Computer Science

Experience:

Minimum:

• 5 years of directly-related experience in the of project management, resource management and/or project assessment techniques; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Knowledge and Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.  
• Able to apply principles of logical or technical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.  
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  
• Thorough working knowledge of project management methodology.  
• Strong knowledge and skills in project planning, tracking, and reporting using Microsoft Project or other tools.  
• Strong knowledge and skills in risk and change management.  
• Work is of high technical complexity, calling for in-depth knowledge and application of “Project Management – technical business” standards, philosophies and best practices within established limits of authority.  
• Excellent working knowledge of MS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Project, etc.).  
• Independently motivated and able to work through periods of ambiguity and change with a solid sense of perspective.  
• Able to manage and set expectations through constructive negotiations with business sponsors.  
• Able to build and motivate teams through influencing and empowering others.  
• Able to lead cross-functional teams 
• Able to manage a team.  
• Capable of coaching/mentoring and conflict management/negotiations. 
• Able to manage multiple tasks and/or projects.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Able to communicate professionally at all levels within and outside of the organization.  
• Able to interact cordially with other employees to accomplish common tasks.   
• Able to adhere to the regular work schedule.

Why choose a career at Mercury?

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

We offer many great benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mercury is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application and/or employment consideration process. If you require an accommodation, you may contact us by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your name, contact information, and a description of your requested accommodation in your message.