Lead Project Manager

The Opportunity

The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the organization. The CFPMO oversees the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, Investment Management, Law, and HR & Employee Experience, as well as defines and owns project management standards across the company. In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards. The CFPMO PM process is designed to support the CFPMO’s mission to increase the value impact of change efforts across MassMutual’s corporate functions.

The Team

The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Corporate Functions, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution. As a Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project Managers will partner, and support project Sponsors and Portfolio Leads in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.

The Impact

As a Project Manager you will support Senior Project Managers, eventually leading your profile to own small to medium sized projects for execution. You are expected to support one or many or all of below listed Project Management activities:

• Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding
• Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution
• Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple small to medium sized projects or programs that support enterprise or strategic corporate goals
• Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process
• Develop high-level milestones during Discovery and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning
• Works with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment
• Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity
• Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility
• Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation
• General management of and support of local CFPMO resource team, which will consist of mentorship, resource planning, and cross-team collaboration.
• Help create a community and positive environment for the onsite resource team. Address concerns and bridge gaps with US based team.
  
  

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and expertise
• Over all 8 to 11 years of experience and 2-4 years of project management experience Mandatory.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Clarity, and Jira
  
  

• Experience working in Financial Services or similar corporate areas i.e. Insurance
• Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies i.e. Agile or Waterfall
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Clarity, and Jira