Project Manager II

　　IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

　　This is a hybrid role. Remote - Mon & Fri. Onsite - Tues, Wed, and Thurs.

　　Resource will be paid as a W-2 employee by the staffing supplier.

　　Job Summary:

　　Responsible for managing the overall execution of a fast-paced, diverse, critical, strategic projects from initiation through post-implementation, primarily focusing on quality, cost, and schedule. These projects involve significant return and risk to the company, have approved budgets (IT and/or business), include multiple functions/departments, involve major IT efforts, impact agents and customers (directly or indirectly), and contain complex business, legal or regulatory issues. They can also involve multiple phases or work streams within the project. This position requires interaction with executives and other personnel throughout the organization, and a focus on strong leadership, critical thinking, facilitating issue resolution and timely decision making.

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　• Manage successful execution of large-scale, multi-functional projects to support strategic initiatives across enterprise, in partnership with business and IT leadership.

　　• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.

　　• Establish and manage a project team and define roles and responsibilities of the team members.

　　• Integrate all team members and multi-functional departments, to ensure collaboration and alignment, with occasional guidance.

　　• Develop comprehensive project, communication, and change management plans. Ensure effective communication within the project team and with external stakeholders.

　　• Effectively manage the project scope, schedule, and budget.

　　• Effectively manage or mitigate project issues and risk.

　　• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and control project risks throughout the project lifecycle.

　　• Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders. Manage expectations and ensure satisfaction of project deliverables.

　　• Identify key project metrics and establish process to measure/report results.

　　Experience:

　　5+ years' experience in a project management environment, including project management experience on IT/technical projects

　　Special Skill Requirements:

　　• Expertise in Project Management related software and applications, including MS Project, and the MS Office suite of products (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)

　　• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

　　• Strong leadership qualities

　　EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

　　• Minimum High School Diploma

　　INTERVIEW PROCESS:

　　• 2 round process ( video >>In person)

　　About Farmers Insurance®

　　Farmers Insurance® has been serving its customers since 1928. We are committed to providing industry-leading products and first-rate services to our customers. Today, we are one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses. Farmers is headquartered in Los Angeles (CA) with additional offices in Austin (TX), Grand Rapids (MI), Warwick (RI), Kansas City (KS), Oklahoma City (OK), Seattle (WA), Wilmington (DE), Cleveland (OH), Plantation (FL), and Phoenix (AZ). We have more than 21,000 employees and close to 6,000 non-employees in our workforce.

　　Pay Range:

　　$65-$68/Hour

　　Ambition Statement

　　We’re proud of more than 90 years of serving our customers and excited about the future as we continue to evolve to meet their needs. Our ambition is to be the leader in delivering peace of mind, innovating for customers whenever and wherever they need us.

　　Community Involvement

　　Giving back, serving others and making a positive impact in communities across the country is at the core of Farmers’ social responsibility efforts.

　　Diversity and Inclusion

　　Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is the foundation of our organizational culture and we strive to foster an engaging and dynamic workplace. Farmers Insurance® has been recognized for its strong & dynamic culture and has earned top marks in the Corporate Equality Index.

　　Great Place to Work

　　Over the years, Farmers Insurance® received recognitions as one of the best places to work. Below are the recognitions we received in just year 2021:

　　• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2021

　　• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2021

　　• Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2021

　　• Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces in Texas™ 2021

　　• Best Place for Working Parents 2021

　　• Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2021

　　• Los Angeles Business Journal Diversity, Inclusion + Equity Honoree 2021

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　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.