Description and Requirements
This position requires managing IT projects aligned to the specific project management methodology/framework (Waterfall/Agile) This involves monitoring/preparing project plans, schedules, managing budgets and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, Maintaing appropriate PM tools & practices , ensuring that project is completed within expected scope/cost & schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
• Drive and execute strategic projects across multiple geographies in partnership with, country/regional stakeholders, cross-functional teams and vendors
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis/requirements
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and cost using appropriate verification techniques
• Ensure strong project governance methodology is being followed for deployment of financial management framework
• Ensure successful transformation of IT projects through effective Project Management practices
• Identify, monitor and respond to risks and issues. Escalate critical issues and potential risks with a detailed impact analysis to the project teams / leadership
• Assist / Prepare Management reports / dashboard views / Project performance and status updates
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Be able to govern, track & maintain baselined project plans, work closely with regional stakeholders
• If SharePoint administration is required
- Creating/Updating SharePoint site pages
- Creating lists/document libraries
- Access/Permission Management
- Creating/Updating forms in InfoPath
- Creating workflows in Power Automate
- Migrating SharePoint 2010/2013 workflows to Power Automate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
Bachelor's degree/ diploma (in IT) with a minimum of 15 years of education
Experience
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of proven working experience in project management
- Working knowledge on Agile practices and framework will be an added advantage
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
- Project Management Certification - Prince2 / Agile/ ITIL / P3O / PMP certified preferable
- Experience managing geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroups with strong team management, leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, should have handled International projects
- Ensure successful transformation of IT projects through effective Project Management practices
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of MS Project and Excel
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work successfully in production driven environment
- Adaptability to change
- Self-disciplined and result oriented
- Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritizing effectively
- Knowledge of Clarity & SharePoint
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with peers and stakeholders
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
- PMP, Prince 2, SAFE or Agile certified is preferred
Working Relationships
Internal Contacts
(and purpose of relationship):
- Customer Service Orientation
- Quality Orientation
- Empathy for effective on the job coaching and feedback
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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What We Do
Named one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies,” MetLife is leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for more than 150 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife’s building a workforce of diverse and empowered voices that all belong. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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