Title: IT Program Manager, Automation

Department: Information Technology

Location: Remote, Hybrid (Grand Rapids, MI)

About Acrisure:

Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more.

Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and have grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Team Structure 

This role sits within the Information Technology team reporting directly into the IT Program office in Grand Rapids, MI with dotted line responsibility to the VP of Automation. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Proactively validate business requirements related to assigned projects Effectively facilitate scoping sessions with stakeholders  Coordinate, manage and complete assigned projects on time and within budget Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress within ServiceNow or Monday.com Serve as a liaison between IT and business units to coordinate the necessary support needed and to provide successful implementation of project initiatives Manage processes to provide structure for new projects and initiatives using IT PMO CoE best practices and tools. Develop project charters, plans, milestones and schedules using the IT PMO standard project templates/tools to ensure projects are completed on time and expectations of project sponsors are met. Daily project management support to project sponsors throughout each project life cycle Support Program and Project Governance (controls) Validate resource availability and allocation on each project Facilitate Project Meetings Create Project Status Reports Proactively manage risks, actions, issues, and decisions for each project Identify project dependencies, assumptions and constraints as part of the plan Create the project stakeholder communication plan Manage scope and project changes effectively 

Competencies                

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience: 

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 7+ years of project management experience within a complex IT environment preferably with Automation related projects Having both agile and waterfall methodology experience is a plus Must be able to detail hands on experience with the creation and management of large-scale projects spanning multiple departments and stakeholders Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) preferred Insurance Carrier/Brokerage Industry experience strongly preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

A project leader who is comfortable within a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment Self-starter with the ability to reach out and engage with stakeholders at all levels Experience with ServiceNow, Monday.com or similar project management tools Experience with Microsoft Office365 Admin / User knowledge of SharePoint Familiar with the ITIL Framework a plus Familiarity with Intelligent Automation concepts a plus Experience applying project management best practices and design-thinking approaches Experience working with abstract concepts in innovative ways to solve problems Effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance Excellent time management and prioritization skills Excellent interpersonal skills Strong facilitation skills, both verbal and written communication. Strong interpersonal skills (Awareness, Self-reflection, Self-motivation) Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, positive attitude, and effort to achieve goals and objectives Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy The ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information High level of personal and professional integrity. Highly organized with a flexible approach to working. Experience with the challenges of working with teams across time zones and continents.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive CompensationIndustry Leading HealthcareSavings and InvestmentsCharitable Giving Programs       Offering hybrid work option      Opportunities for GrowthParental LeaveGenerous time away

Acrisure is committed to making an impact in our communities by giving back, with millions committed to children’s health with Helen Devos Children’s Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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