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Program/Project Management Director (23467)

Company Perot Systems
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, Nebraska, Lincoln
Employment type Full Time
Education Masters
Year Experience 3 - 4 Years of Practical Experience
Travel About 50%
Published on 11/3/2009
Description
PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients.

Perot Systems Insurance Solutions Group provides an array of policy administration services to the insurance industry. Perot Systems administers over two million policies for clients that include some of the world’s top insurance companies. Our clients rely on us to provide benefits such as:

  • Speed to market with new products
  • Strategic support for acquisitions
  • Friendly, cost-efficient customer service

    Perot Systems is currently looking for a Program/Project Management Director to join the Insurance Solutions group in Lincoln, NE.

    Job Responsibilities:
  • Interface with executive level client personnel and the account senior leadership team.
  • Develop and implement project management organization strategy.
  • Oversee process development and implementation while promoting continuous improvement.
  • Oversee project change management administration.
  • Strong focus on customer satisfaction by delivering strong project performance and predictable, repeatable project results.
  • Generate concise and accurate integrated account-level project and program status reporting. Provide ad-hoc project-related reports and data as required by stakeholders. Own necessary meetings and workshops (set agendas, facilitate meetings, and deliver minutes).
  • Manage financial P&L for PMO area including accurately forecasting costs, operating within established budgets and attaining margin improvement objectives.
  • Perform project performance measurement and analysis.
  • Provide direction and standards for consistent project management tool utilization.
  • Establish and maintain Project Manager Development program focused on motivating project managers to establish PM competencies, improve professional skill levels and attain recognized certifications.
  • Implement Project Management standards and best-practices based on measurable success criteria.

    Required Skills:

  • Successful candidate must have completed and currently hold PMP certification; PMI membership and participation.
  • Previous insurance industry experience and knowledge are required, specifically dealing with life insurance and annuity products.
  • Ten years progressive experience with Project and Program Management experience working within a project-centric and project matrix environments.
  • Five years program leadership experience within a large corporate IT operating environment.
  • Proven track record of successful enterprise-level project management results.
  • Experience introducing and implementing Project Management processes and standards.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
  • Understanding and proficient use of industry standard project management tools - Microsoft Project, Project Server, Primavera, all Microsoft Office applications, etc.
  • Ability to evaluate and develop exceptional project management talent.

    Desired Skills:
  • Advanced university degree (MBA).

    Minimum Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University.

    Minimum Certifications or Professional Credentials
  • Candidate must have PMP Certification.

    More about Perot Systems
    At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance, expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.

    In addition to a dynamic environment, Perot Systems will provide you with a very competitive salary, performance based bonuses, tuition reimbursement, 401K (50% match for first 4% of salary), health, dental and vision insurance coverage, paid holidays and vacation.

    Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.df-tc

    Experience/Skills
    Successful candidate must have completed and currently hold PMP certification; PMI membership and participation. Previous insurance industry experience and knowledge are required, specifically dealing with life insurance and annuity products. Ten years progressive experience with Project and Program Management experience working within a project-centric and project matrix environments. Five years program leadership experience within a large corporate IT operating environment. Proven track record of successful enterprise-level project management results. Experience introducing and implementing Project Management processes and standards.
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