Resource Management Director

CFPMO Enablement Team

Full-Time

Boston, MA or Springfield, MA

The Opportunity

The newly announced Corporate Functions Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced project management professional to support the stand-up of the new organization and serve as the Resource Management Director across MassMutual’s Corporate Functions.

The Team

The CFPMO was established to oversee the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, Investment Management, Law, and HR & Employee Experience, as well as define andown project management standards across the company. The team is focused on creatingmore visibility into this work, while enabling betterimprovedprioritization, collaboration, and execution. ​

We area 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 put structure in placeto manage work in dynamic, complex environments.We’realso striving to create an authentic environment where peopleare inspired, encouraged, and motivated to succeed together. 

The Impact

As the Resource Management Director, you will work closely with the CFPMO leadership team, Corporate Function senior leadership, MassMutual PMOs, and project teams to advise, oversee, and managea flexible resource pool of cross-functional project resources and ensure they are effectively allocated to projects based on skill sets, capacity, and prioritization.

Develop and implement strategies to execute the effective allocation and utilization of resources across the CPFMO 

Oversee a flexible resource pool of cross-functional project resources ensuring successful performance and that they are effectively allocated to projects based on skill sets, capacity, and prioritization, remaining agile to shifting demands

Lead the resource planning process, collaborating with project managers, portfolio leads, and leadership to forecast resource requirements and address any gaps based on project pipelines

Identify development opportunities based on resource needs, ensuring that team members have the skills required for current and future projects

Collaborate with Procurement to execute all contractual obligations for all vendor management processes to include contract negotiation, renewals, change orders, SOWs, and purchase orders

Oversee vendor management financial reporting to include audits, reconciliation, and invoice processing 

Define clear metrics to ensure resource management strategies align with CPFMO goals, project priorities, and strategic objectives 

Continuously evaluate and refine resource management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability to project demands

Serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager for all contingent labor suppliers within the CPFMO portfolios 

The Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of project management experience

3+ years in a leadership position overseeing resource allocation and vendor management

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and expertise

The Ideal Qualifications

Experience in wealth management and/or insurance industry sectors 

Advanced knowledge of resource management and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Clarity, MS Office 365, SharePoint, etc.,)

Project Management Certification (i.e. PMP, PgMP, PfMP, etc.)

Strong ability to analyze and forecast resource data to make informed decisions that account for project requirements and resource capacity

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors

Strong understanding of vendor management processes including time management, invoice processing, and contract compliance

Proven success leading and managing resources across multiplelarge-scaleprojects

Expertise in managing vendor/supplier relationships, including contract negotiation

Familiarity with Ariba or similar procurement systems for managing vendor transactions, requisitions, and expense tracking

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

Regular meetings with the Team 

Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

Access to mentorship opportunities 

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, 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: $124,800.00-$163,800.00