Project Team Lead

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 particular phase(s) and/or areas (ie, scheduling, cost management, risk management, etc.) of those projects. Performs comprehensive, highly responsible and confidential support activities for critical department/division projects and Project Management functions.

- Creates formal project plans, tracks project progress against project milestones, captures, tracks and communicates project budget status, creates and communicates progress reports, and creates presentations on project status.
- Maintains contact with the project's service providers to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of resources to meet requirements. Produces detailed reports and notifications as appropriate. Takes pro-active approach regarding corrective action where appropriate. Examines technical and business documentation for completeness and latest versions. Coordinates inspections and report progress of the work.
- Manage and controls activities of assigned project members.
- Assist Project Managers with time tracking, project proposals, ROI's and other Project Manager tasks.
- Perform basic financial analysis including gathering, formatting, and presenting information regarding budget status of projects, reporting project performance vs. project baseline, conduct and facilitate ongoing project cost/benefit and risk analysis.
- Facilitates project startup through initial creation and setup of plans utilizing standard project management tool; 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, Project Phase Gate Review, and Project operational meetings for supported projects.
- Provides support on special projects, as needed
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years project coordination experience.
- Intermediate Word, 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: - 4+ years project coordination experience.
- Entry level training in Project Management.
- Prior experience working in software development environment.
- Experience in insurance/reinsurance.
- Prior project management experience.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies