Project Manager CFPMO

ject artifacts tailored to project complexity.

The Team

The CFPMO oversees the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, Investment Management, Law, and HR & Employee Experience, as well as defines and owns project management standards across the company. The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Corporate Functions, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution.

We 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 a Corporate Function Project Manager, you will:

• Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding

• Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution

• Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple large projects or medium to large programs where scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and high degree of risk, large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex enterprise or strategic corporate goals

• Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process

• Develop high-level milestones during Discovery and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning

• Works with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment

• Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity

• Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility

• Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and expertise

• 8+ years of project management experience

• 1 + years of experience with project management software including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira

The Ideal Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, 5+ within a PMO

• 8+ years of experience leading projects impacting one of the following areas:

  • HR functions or systems, talent strategy / management, and/or overall employee experience
  • Investment Management, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk Management

• Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope

• Experience leading projects related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate re-organizations, and/or legal operations or procurement

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies

• Agile/Waterfall project management experience

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

• Regular meetings with the CFPMO

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

• Access to mentorship opportunities

• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

• Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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