Project Manager, CFPMO

Full-Time

Springfield, MA or Boston, MA

The Opportunity

The newly announced Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced project manager to support the stand-up of the new organization supporting Law and HR & Employee Experience initiatives. In this role, you will report directly to the CFPMO Portfolio Lead and 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. As a CFPMO 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 Team

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. 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.

We are a newer team of self-starters, who enjoy solving complex business problems with proven track records of excellence in project management and the ability to quickly structure and manage work in a dynamic, complex environment.

The Impact:

As a Corporate Function Project Manager, you will:

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 large projects or medium to large programs where scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and high degree of risk, large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex 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

The Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and expertise​

8+ years of project management experience​

1+ years of experience with project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira​

The Ideal Qualifications

10+ years of project management experience, 5+ within a PMO

8+ years of experience leading projects impacting core HR functions or systems, talent strategy / management, and/or overall employee experience ​

Experience leading projects related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate re-organizations, and/or legal operations or procurement

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent​

Agile/Waterfall project management experience

Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope​

Strong understanding of project management methodologies​

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the CFPMO

Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

Access to mentorship opportunities

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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Salary Range: $121,800.00-$159,800.00