Project Manager

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Project Manager

Position type: Contract
Duration: 12 months
Location: Onsite Schaumburg, IL

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER
The IT Project Manager will work to make sure our IT practices stay aligned with business needs.
Responsibilities will include:

• Directs the planning, execution, and measurement of business units, function and/or Global strategic and transformational initiatives, engaging directly with the senior team and is accountable for shaping and driving transformational initiatives for the Business Unit as well as enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, design and/or facilitate cross-functional projects that promote organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and profitability.
• Create timelines, agendas, goals and metrics/measurements.
• Guide in the development, implementation, and institutionalization of best practices around execution and change management.
• Guide the development of communication and implementation procedures for enterprise and Business Units initiatives.
• Partner across Business Units to leverage enterprise processes and solutions to support integrated or Business Units specific solutions as appropriate.
• Provide methodologies and tools to sponsors and team members to support initiatives and institutionalize a culture that embraces innovation.
• Ensure appropriate change management practices are effectively utilized throughout the life cycle to improve execution and delivery of results.
• Take a holistic approach to identifying business improvement opportunities, develop solutions, manage initiatives and identify the resources.
• Ensure specific metrics and measures incorporated into solutions reflect the business strategy, track progress, capture the impact of changes and identify further opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice to significant key stakeholders and/or to the development of Business Unit strategic plans to enhance opportunities and reduce business risk.
• Develop and recommend Business Unit-wide strategic business and service plans; provide input to the Business Unit strategy.
• Identify opportunities and risks associated with changes in direction of external environment, looking forward 5 + years.
• Determine which emerging issues (internal and external) are relevant to the organization current and future needs to ensure strategies, programs, processes incorporate these.
• Ensure successful implementation of key enterprise-wide initiatives by consulting with executives and other leaders to gain their commitment, alignment and improve their business effectiveness.
• Influence and manage line managers working within portfolios to motivate those line managers to support the initiatives and program plans.
• Influence business leaders within particular lines of business to engage them in change and make them advocates for the process.
• Manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships across the organization in order to achieve engagement to change.

Performance Management Accountabilities

• Model behaviors that demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
• Provide input into performance management discussions of project team members.
• Coach and provide technical advice and counsel within and outside operating unit.
• Provide guidance and support for team members.
• Take action to manage own personal development and encourage others to do the same.

SKILLS

• Project Management - Proficiency Level Advanced
• Change Managment - Proficiency Level Advanced
• Effective Communications - Proficiency Level Advanced
• Innovative Thinking - Proficiency Level Advanced
• Knowledge of Insurance Industry - Proficiency Level Advanced
• Knowledge of Organization - Proficiency Level Advanced
• Relationship Management - Proficiency Level Advanced

Required

• Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims, Consulting, Risk Engineering or Underwriting area

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Claims, Consulting, Risk Engineering or Underwriting area

OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims,
• Consulting, Risk Engineering or Underwriting area

AND

• Experience in Organizational Effectiveness or Change Management
• Experience in the application of existing and/or change management methodologies and tools
• Project management experience

Preferred

• Insurance industry knowledge with subject matter expertise in at least one functional insurance discipline; such as Underwriting, Claims, Risk, Engineering

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range : $55/hr to $57/hr w2
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA Recognized as by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment . click apply for full job details