Project Manager/PMO

Location

San Ramon, CA | United States

Job description

Project Manager

San Ramon California

ABOUT THE SLA

The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) works with its members and the California Department of Insurance (CDI), to assists members’ compliance with California laws and regulations; help maintain a healthy, fair, and competitive surplus line marketplace in California; and strive to protect the interests of California insurance consumers.

Introduction

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Project Manager to assume responsibility for establishing the PMO role and define the project management methodologies at the SLA. In this pivotal role, you will be the cornerstone of project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring our strategic objectives are achieved with the highest quality standards. Join us to become an integral part of our journey towards operational excellence and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

Interface with executives and business units to define project priorities, implementation opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.

• Experience with focus group techniques to understand the needs and expectations of stakeholders, end users, and members. 
• Conduct cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project. Prepare and implement a budget based on estimates.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Coordinate people and processes to ensure projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments.
• Must have the ability to work/lead others through aggressive challenges, obstacles, deadlines and changes
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.
• Facilitate meetings and communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Adhere to and promote best practices and company standards in project management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field; Master's degree or PMP certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience 
• Proven track record in delivering medium to large scale projects on time and within budget
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools 
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in team management and development
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana)
• Must have excellent organizational, time-management, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail
• Experience with budget management and cost control
• Proven success working with all levels of management.
• Ability to adapt to changing project scopes and work under pressure

Job Information

Full benefits, including health, dental, vison, 401K, paid time off and more

This is a Fulltime position – frequent in-office work will be required

Must be a California resident

The Surplus Line Association of California is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. SLA is committed to promoting from within, and exceptional writing skills are pivotal for success in this role. This position is designed to lead to the Director of Communications role for the right candidate, including potential team leadership responsibilities in the future.

The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) operates as a private, 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization governed by a plan of operation approved by both the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and the SLA Board of Directors. Appointed by the Commissioner in 1994, the Association serves as the statutory surplus line advisory organization to the CDI and facilitates the state’s capacity to monitor and direct surplus line brokers’ placements of insurance with eligible surplus line insurers. Working with its members and the CDI, the Association assists its members’ compliance with California laws and regulations; helps maintain a healthy, fair, and competitive surplus line marketplace in California; and strives to protect the interests of California insurance consumers.

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$105k - $125k