Technical Project Manager - Halifax, Canada - AXIS Insurance

AXIS Insurance

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people.

We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.

This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

The Technical Project Manager manages all aspects of business intelligence / data projects, develops project plans, coordinates team activities and accomplishes project objectives.

The Project Manager ensures that deliverables are on track and provides regular project status updates. The Project Manager provides direction and leadership to team members regarding scope, schedule, budget, risks and tasks.

Responsibilities:

Ensure delivery of all aspects of data, analytics and reporting projects
Provide project status information on a regular basis by tracking, monitoring and communicating progress against the project plan, requirements, development, quality measures, and milestones
Create and maintain all documents contained in the project plan, including issues / risks log and project change requests to manage projectlevel scope, schedule and budget
Contribute to project efficiency by recommending opportunities to streamline project approach and accelerate delivery
Effective communication of project progress to stakeholders and team members
Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure that key decision makers are involved in the appropriate aspects of the project
Deliver quality project results on time and within budget. Analyze variances and initiate corrective action / continuous improvement
Enhances business intelligence and technology group reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience managing data, reporting, or analytic projects
Experience with project management methodologies
Proven ability to manage teams and remediate project risks/issues
Effective relationship building skills, with exceptional communication and negotiation skills including the ability to negotiate adequate resources (e.g., schedule, budget, staffing, tools, facilities, etc.).
Ability to explore improvement opportunities and add value to deliverables
Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
P & C Insurance industry experience preferred