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Project Manager - Bond & Specialty Insurance

Company: Travelers Canada
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Job CategoryProject ManagementCompensation OverviewThe annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary Range$86,900.00 - $143,400.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?This position is the primary point of accountability to Business partners and other parties for the management and implementation of small to medium sized Projects and/or small Programs that support achievement of simple to moderately complex unit or corporate goals.Travelers offers a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility.What Will You Do?The candidate will be responsible for supporting BSI's Management Liability Value stream for the Legacy Enhancement & Support (LES) circle. In this role, they will help to coordinate and manage some incoming work and projects associated with system enhancements, small to medium in size.Ultimately, the candidate will have and be able to execute the following skills with moderate supervision: -

  • Small Program/Project delivery/management skills
  • Manages and promotes strong working teams
  • Development of mid-level roadmaps/plans and/or detail execution plans, where needed, to aid and drive business readiness activities, or facilitate risks across business and IT work streams.
  • Experience and skill in managing across functional and organizational lines
  • Problem solving and analytical aptitude or skills
  • Strong presentation experience - the ability to draft and present information to diverse groups and stakeholders.
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Strong communication skills -- Written and Oral
  • Strong skills in PowerPoint/Excel/Word
  • Uses resources effectively - is well organized and sets priorities to meet critical business needs and helps other team mates to do the same if necessary
  • Continuous improvement mindset with an openness to proactively seek & solicit feedback
  • Demonstrates initiative and innovation in achieving results
  • Some IT knowledge and/or experience preferred, allowing candidate to effectively provide transparency into capabilities/solutioning being developed and articulate that back to business stakeholders where /when needed
  • Maintains a positive, achievement-oriented attitude
  • Preferred experience with :
    • SAFe/Agile methodologies and concepts
    • SharePoint (general use of and development skills a plus!)
    • Insurance Industry and Travelers specific acumenWhat Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
      • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
      • 5 years of project management experience preferred.
      • Experience managing others and/or project teams preferred.What is a Must Have?
        • High School diploma or equivalent required.
        • 2 years of project management experience required.What Is in It for You?

          • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
          • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
          • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
          • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
          • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
            Employment PracticesTravelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. -If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .

Keywords: Travelers Canada, Hartford , Project Manager - Bond & Specialty Insurance, Executive , Hartford, Connecticut

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