Job DescriptionAt Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. Our thriving and dynamic community offers ample room for professional development, increased earning potential, and a secure work environment.
We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.
Role Overview:Could you be our next
Senior Technical Project Manager?Globe Life is looking for a
Senior Technical Project Manager to join the team!
In this role, you will be responsible for leading, overseeing, and directing the project resources to a successful delivery and management of single or multiple IT projects (considering priority, scope, timeline, cost and quality requirements). Maturing IT PMO requires Sr PM to be able to lead projects defined at a high-level, dynamic change management will be required to deliver business value.
This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, TX (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday)What You Will Do:- Analyze (Intake Provided) project planning artifacts prior to project kick-off to ensure a clearly defined project vision and objectives, seeking out clarification of unclear objectives when needed.
- Manage business and technical requirements gathering, turning documentation into plans and roadmaps, clarifying ambiguities or interpretation gaps prior to translation into project tasks and/or deliverables.
- With support of project resources and SME's, the Sr PM will analyze project planning (Intake-provided) artifacts, to establish time frame, limitations, and appropriate process for accomplishing project delivery. Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, required activities, tasks and resources for accomplishing tasks/activities.
- Document project details within living project documentation materials documenting the lifecycle of each project and for progressing through the variety of stop gates to obtain leadership approval to proceed.
- Working with team resources and SMEs, identify, clarify and communicate a transparent project vision, goals and objectives and how, support or impedes organizational strategic objectives.
- When applicable, work with vendor project teams to review, collaborate, and approve project schedules, resources utilization and performance from external service provider or consultancy contracted to execute project activities/delivery.
- Understands, tracks, anticipate and articulates issues / risks / action items; work with responsible owners to address items on a timely basis; update appropriate stakeholders as needed.
- Direct, manage and coordinate activities of project resources to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
- Champion technical and operational excellence, bridging gaps in processes, documenting operational processes, etc. as required to support project activities and subsequent introduction of operational activities.
- Create, update, and present project statuses regularly to IT Leadership and based on project stakeholder requirements for each project assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, IT leadership, developers, product owners, and subject matter experts.
- Possesses and maintains a high-level understanding in the areas of IT Infrastructure and Operations (including but not limited to: Server Management, Telephone Systems, Security Management, Application Development, etc.).
- Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.
- Act as a coach to junior project managers, project resources, executives and others who require assistance and advice regarding project management practices.
- Provide process improvement recommendations based on best practices and industry standards.
- Work with IT PMO Lead and Team to develop and mature the PMO processes, procedures, workflows, and best practices.
What You Can Bring:- Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems (IS), Computer Science or related field, or equivalent-related IT experience. MBA in IS or other master's degree preferred.
- 7 - 10 years of Project Management experience.
- Project Management accreditation (PMP, CAPM, PPM, MPM, etc.).
- IT accreditation (GISF, MCSE, CompTIA, ITF+, etc.), desired but not required.
- Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (Microsoft Project and Open Workbench), with a solid track record of practical application.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to adjust communication styles based on different audience levels and varying stakeholder personality types.
- An ability to drive to big picture goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under a program leadership structure.
- Experience with varying project management methodologies (waterfall, iterative, and agile)
- Self-motivated individual that possesses excellent time management and organizational skill.
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.
- Have a high-level (at min) of technical awareness and judgment required to earn the trust and respect of engineers and the ability to balance their technical decisions with pragmatic business context.
- The ability to resolves conflicts by demonstrating leadership and appropriate decision-making competencies.
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly manage resources.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate executive presence, strong business acumen, navigates ambiguity, and manages complexities.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:- Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
- Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don't just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
- Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
- Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
- Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
- Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.
