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| Company Description The Transamerica companies offer a wide array of innovative financial services and products with a common purpose to help individuals families and businesses build protect and preserve their hardearned assets With more than a century of experience we have built a strong reputation on solid management sound decisions and consumer confidence The Transamerica companies are whollyowned subsidiaries of AEGON NV an international life insurance pension and asset management company based in The Hague the Netherlands AEGON has businesses in over twenty markets in the Americas Europe and Asia serving over 40 million customers across the globe For more information visit wwwtransamericacom httpwwwtransamericacom Divisional Description Transamericas Individual Savings Retirement (ISR) engages in the creation distribution and servicing of mutual funds and variable and fixed annuities These innovative solutions help consumers address their accumulation protection and retirement income needs Our products are distributed through banks wirehouses brokerdealers and institutional clients ISR is located in Cedar Rapids Iowa Denver Colorado and St Petersburg Florida Responsibilities for Lead PM Transamerica Capital Management (TCM) has an open position for a Lead Project Manager The Lead Project Manager plans organizes and executes strategic large cross functional projects and small programs with maximum business value and the highest level of complexity in the organization Working with multiple Business units and Technical resources this person will actively manage the execution of scoped projects including the assembly of the project team task assignments development and maintenance of the project schedule and leadershipmonitoring of all project activities They have comprehensive abilities in leading their programproject through complex issues ambiguity and scope changes driving the team to clarity and make effective decisions The Lead Project Manager possesses comprehensive Project Management knowledge and the ability to blend the science of project management with the art of leadership for successful programproject outcomes They demonstrate comprehensive abilities to guide and influence at multiple levels of the organization through highly effective communication to understand stakeholder needs establish objectives and recommend approachessolutions This person is responsible for facilitating timely and complete resolution of project issues risks and decisions to meet all project deadlines They should have working industry knowledge and are expected to become knowledgeable about the TCM annuity business This includes the ability to articulate the why behind issues and proactively facilitate decision making processes The ability to quickly learn and apply knowledge across situations is critical This person will also collaboratively define document and improve portfolio project and enhancement processes and tools to ensure high quality efficient project delivery They should possess proven analytical skills for complex problem solving Experience with release management and process development is preferred Qualifications for Lead PM Candidates should have proven project communication leadership planning organizational change and interpersonal skills Candidates must also have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple projects and mentorcoach lessexperienced project managers A bachelors degree in business or technology related field or equivalent work experience is required Minimum eight years of project management experience and project management certification is preferred Candidates should be well versed in multiple project management and software development methodologies and proficient in the use of project management software Responsibilities for Senior PM Responsible for managing the overall direction of a single large or multiple smaller projects from analysis through implementation for projects with impact both within and across business units Provides direction in use of project mgmt and project lifecycle methodologies Provides frontline leadership to teams middot Serve as project manager for one or more projects middot Responsible for meeting timelines budget quality and resource commitments for project(s) middot Manage and coordinate project direction from analysis through implementation middot Actively manage the assembling of the project team determining project task assignments identifying resource requirements developing and maintaining project schedule coordinating the project activities and adhering to project deadlines middot Provide regular updates to team management and PMO on work performed plans budget and overall status middot Conduct team meetings communicate updates to the team and other interested parties middot Manage scope of project and elevate significant changes to the appropriate management middot May be responsible for instructing directing mentoring and checking the work of other team members Plans conducts and may supervise assignments middot Design and implement project organizational structure that is efficient and cost effective middot Design and implement project organizational structure that is efficient and cost effective middot Constantly search for process improvement ideas middot Other duties as assigned based on divisional needs middot Conforms with and abides by all regulations policies work procedures instruction and all safety rules middot Exhibits regular reliable punctual and predictable attendance Qualifications for Senior PM Bachelors degree in a business related field or equivalent trainingexperience required Minimum 5 years experience performing in project management Experience with MS Office and project developmentmanagement tools required Other Information There is only 1 position open in this department It will be filled as a Lead or Senior PM based on qualifications and experience _____________________________________________________________________ How to Apply To apply for this position please follow the online application process Go to wwwtransamericajobs httpwwwtransamericajobs and search for job ID 1300000U Be sure to fully complete the form and include your resume If you experience technical problems during the application process please email applicationsupporttransamericacom mailtoapplicationsupporttransamericacom Equal Employment Opportunity Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Realty Advisors LLC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age religion sex gender identity genetic information race color national origin pregnancy sexual orientation marital status participation in the uniformed services (eg US Armed Forces National Guard) physical or mental disability or any other status protected by federal state or local equal employment opportunities laws Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Transamerica Companies Please inform the Human Resources department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process |
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