Project Manager

Job Overview
The IVANS Division of Applied Systems is focused on offering a unique and innovative software platform that enables interface data exchange between carriers and agency partners serving the P&C Industry.
Project Managers are responsible for the overall delivery of a project or multiple projects. This includes the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring (including overall communication plan and associated follow-ups), and successful completion of implementation, optimization, and other customer-facing projects.
Working with our clients, Project Managers are responsible for the successful execution of all activities required to successfully complete system implementation, and product optimization, on other projects utilizing a methodical approach to planning and guiding project processes from start to finish.
What You'll Do

• Create and/or execute against a comprehensive implementation project plan; define and manage project scope adapting to evolving requirements
• Ensure the appropriate level of stakeholder engagement in order to successfully execute against established timelines and desired outcomes
• Prepares, conducts, and documents internal and external project meetings
• Implement and maintain multiple project schedules, project documents, and meeting notes following established internal and external requirements
• Monitor deliverables and timing, the responsiveness of resources, and deliverables to internal and external customers
• Provide integrated change control via an established change request process
• Provide comprehensive ongoing risk management
• Ensure that the communication strategy is executed across the project teams
• Perform appropriate and timely follow-up with both the customers and internal areas to ensure the project plan is progressing as scheduled both proactively and on a reactive basis for known work; conduct meetings when necessary
• Provide recommendations and communications for mid-course adjustments both internally and externally
• Successfully manage client relationships by aligning with the client Project Manager and effectively addressing and resolving conflicts in a timely manner
• Create, maintain, and distribute accurate project status reporting across all active projects
• Experience using Kimble, Salesforce, or other project management tools preferred
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate manager or management team

What You'll Need to Succeed
We're looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office
• Ability to travel (post-COVID-19)

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• Minimum of 5 years of Project work experience including the ability to manage large business and technology projects through the full Software Development Lifecycle
• Customer Success or Relationship building experience
• Extensive knowledge in the use of Project Management methodologies (agile, scrum, waterfall, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Project Management methodologies including the procedures, processes, products, and systems necessary to understand how to analyze and interpret complicated information in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages; execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Project Management and/or some specialized training
  • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

Additionally, you may have:

• PMP or CAPM preferred
• Insurance industry experience

What You'll Gain

• Benefits from Day One
  • Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
  • Wellness incentives
  • 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match
• Work-Life Balance
  • Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
  • Personal/sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Flex Time
  • Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
  • Volunteer time off
• Empowering Career Growth and Success - We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.

What We Value
We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people, and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfill the promise of insurance - safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people's lives. And there is no more important job than that.
Our focus on the workforce, workplace, and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and military status.
Who We Are
Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world's largest agency and brokerage management systems provider, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied's people and products enable millions of people worldwide to safeguard and protect what matters most.
For 40 years, Applied Systems has led an industry we helped to create with a mission to continuously improve the business of insurance. From partnerships, acquisitions, and insurance innovation initiatives, Applied has focused on efforts to be the indispensable partner in our industry.
It's an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what's possible.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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