Intern

Location: Hartford, CT, US

Intern

Location

Hartford, CT, US

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Job Type

Full-Time

Work Mode

Hybrid

Job Level

Professional

Job ID

12170

Company

HSB

Employment Type

Regular

Area of Expertise

Business Strategy & Consulting

Description

Responsbile for the Business Project Management function on IT projects.  Accountable for preparing business components of the charter/business case in conjunction with IT. Ensures communication planning and delivery with business leaders and stakeholders. Determines resources needs to maintain Business project staffing levels. Develops, updates, & drives business tasks in the overall project plan. Manages, escalates, and mitigates business risks & issues, and clears business roadblocks. Oversees UAT coordination and execution. Accountable for operational rollout planning, training and execution. Accountable for change management plans & execution. Accountable for the definition, execution tracking and post-project realization tracking of business benefits. Partners with IT to ensure adherence to the PMO practices.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Business or related field or equivalent work experience

3+ years in a leadership / management role

8+ years’ experience as a business or IT project manager &/or business analyst

PMP or PMI certification desired

Experience in leading change and managing transitions is highly desirable

Experience working in matrixed resource model and managing expectations of stakeholders across divisions

Knowledge and Skills

Proven leadership skills and ability to make decisions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills

Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

Ability to thrive in a dynamic teamwork environment with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of quality

Excellent oral and written communication, including proven meeting facilitation and presentation skills

Ability to collaborate with internal and external IT implementation partners/vendors

Proficient in project management methodologies and tools (both Waterfall and Agile), resource management practices and change management techniques

Ability to manage all phases of the project life cycle

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple priorities, and be adaptive to change

Ability to work as an effective cross-functional team member

Strong process orientation, problem solving & troubleshooting skills, and a firm commitment to quality

Works closely with Engineering Operations/Shared Services and IT Leadership to ensure consistent messaging to business partners as it relates to decisions for in-flight projects

Collaborates with others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought and education and/or equivalent experience to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are 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 or protected veteran status.  The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.