Project Management Planning Consultant, CFPMO

MassMutual

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Springfield, MA

Why you should apply for a job to MassMutual:

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  • We take a holistic and flexible approach to compensation and benefits. We want to meet our employees’ needs at every stage of life.
  • Our commitment to DEI is a business imperative. We strive to create an environment that is equitable and inclusive.
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    Position summary

    are a newer team of self-starters , who enjoy solving complex business problems with proven track records of excellence in project management and the ability to quickly structure and manage work in a dynamic, complex environment.

    The Impact

    As the Project Management Planning Consultant , you will work closely with the CFPMO leadership team, Corporate Function senior leadership, MassMutual PMOs, and project teams to ensure compliance with project governance, drive consistency across projects, and enhance project planning to achieve successful outcomes across Corporate Functions and the broader MassMutual organization .

    • Develop and oversee project governance structure to ensure compliance with project standards and drive consistency across projects

    • Collaborate with leadership and project teams to provide project oversight and accountability by defining reporting cadences and decision-making protocols

    • Ability to intervene in on at-risk projects, assessing issues, and implementing corrective actions to bring projects back on track

    • Lead the development and implementation of frameworks and methodologies to support project scheduling, resource allocation, and timeline management

    • Establish and maintain standardized planning processes across all projects in the CFPMO portfolio, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals

    • Coordinate with project teams to ensure consideration of dependencies, cross-functional impacts, and stakeholder requirements

    • Support the integration of project management planning tools to streamline scheduling, tracking, and reporting processes

    • Conduct regular project reviews, identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans to mitigate disruptions

    • Serve as subject matter expert on project management methodologies, providing guidance critical path analysis, resource leveling, and risk management

    The Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and expertise

    • 8+ years of project management experience

    • 1 + years of proven success leading and executing large complex project s , program s , and/or portfolios

    • 1+ years of experience in interven ing on at-risk projects, assessing issues, and implementing corrective actions to bring projects back on track

    The Ideal Qualifications

    • Experience in wealth management and/or insurance industry sectors

    • Advanced knowledge of project management tools and capabilities (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Clarity , MS Office 365 , SharePoint, Lucid chart etc. , )

    • Project Management Certification ( i.e. PMP, PgMP , PfMP , etc.)

    • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (i.e., Waterfall, Agile, and Lean) and frameworks

    • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

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    MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

    If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
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    MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

    Salary Range: $121,800.00-$159,800.00

    Why you should apply for a job to MassMutual:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • We take a holistic and flexible approach to compensation and benefits. We want to meet our employees’ needs at every stage of life.
  • Our commitment to DEI is a business imperative. We strive to create an environment that is equitable and inclusive.
  • We put policyowners at the center of everything we do, helping them to secure their futures and protect the ones they love.