Position Overview
Under limited supervision, oversees projects, with responsibility over all aspects of the project for the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, and close). Supports other Project Managers and their associated projects through responsibility over projects and/or areas (i.e., Timeline, meeting management, document management, reporting, etc.) of those projects. Performs comprehensive, highly responsible and confidential support activities for critical department / division projects and Project Management functions.
Open to Remote.
Responsibilities
- Creates formal project plans, tracks project progress against project milestones, captures, tracks and communicates project status, creates and communicates progress reports, and creates presentations on project status.
- Maintains contact with the project’s team to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of resources to meet requirements. Coordinates agendas, meeting notes and report progress of the work.
- Assist Project Managers by producing detailed reports and notifications as appropriate.
- Manage and controls activities of assigned project members.
- Assist Project Managers with time tracking, project proposals, ROI’s and other Project Manager tasks to ensure all projects meet obligations and expectations.
- Facilitates project startup through initial creation and setup of plans utilizing standard project management tools; creation and setup of project work space/collaboration space to manage project work products; creation and setup of e-mail distribution lists.
- Coordinate and facilitate Project Kickoff, and Project operational meetings for supported projects.
- Provides support on special projects, as needed.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years project coordination experience
Preferred:
- 4+ years project coordination experience
- Entry level training in Project Management
- Prior experience working in software development environment
- Experience in insurance/reinsurance
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
- Intermediate Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills; Basic Microsoft Project skills
- Basic knowledge of accounting and math skills
- Intermediate project management skills
- Attention to detail skills
- Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability
- Intermediate oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
- Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
- Intermediate level of investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously; Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
- Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
- Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
- Ability to foster customer service as needed
- Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
- Basic negotiating and persuasion skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- General business knowledge
Preferred:
- Prior project management experience
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
Company Overview
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients’ prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.
The general pay range for this position is $74K - $100K per year. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.
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