Product & Pricing Project Manager

Job Summary

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

Product and Pricing Project Manager Specific Responsibilities

• Manages Smart Monitor (SMON) tool used to maintain project pipeline of ~2K rate, rule, form and other projects for Personal Lines EA and IA channels.
• May lead/ mentor and develop a samll team who support SMON management.
• Coordination with Country Wide and Underwriting to layer new initiatives into existing project pipeline.
• Lead rate revision meetings with state management teams, actuarial, IT, filing, and other teams to support on time delivery of projects.
• Develop new timelines for projects based on delays or changing requirements.
• Maintain awareness of organizational initiatives.
• To the extent capable, act as a SME on processes and systems, and educate partnersAnalyzes performance to recommend improvements to project execution processes.
• Build data driven reporting to support capacity planning, prioritization.
• Herd cats as needed.

Essential Job Functions for Project Manager

• Project Manager I will manage successful execution of medium to large-scale, multi-functional projects to support various initiatives across enterprise, in partnership with business leadership. Establish and manage a project team (including its reporting/organizational structure) 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 from leadership and peers. Develop comprehensive project, communication, and change management plans. Effectively manage the project scope, schedule, and budget. Effectively manage or mitigate project issues and risk. Identify key project metrics and establish process to measure/report results. 

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in a project management environment.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience.

Special Skill Requirement

• 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.

Physical Actions

Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location. The physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions. Frequently sits for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift. Occasionally moves about the workplace including, navigating stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces. Occasionally moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and/or places objects or materials weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties. Frequently performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing, or writing, up to a full shift. Rarely performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching overhead or below the knees. Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information. Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects. Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, respond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace. Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.