Job description
Come grow with us! As the largest exclusive provider of absence management services, ReedGroup has been dedicated to helping employees return to work safely for more than 35 years. We create a seamless experience so clients can excel at their jobs and better serve their employees – supporting a thriving, engaged, and skilled workforce.
The Project Manager serves as the point person for specific projects within the Product organization portfolio, responsible for managing the product lifecycle of large initiatives, from supporting the development of business cases through the rollout of developed products to clients. The Project Manager is accountable for the success of the product by working with the business and technology teams to optimize business value and customer satisfaction.
You will
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Manage all aspects of a moderately complex project or multiple, medium-scale projects. This includes project planning, execution, people management, timing, functionality, quality, communication and cost.
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Provide sound, pragmatic and result-oriented direction to project teams.
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Manage project risks and issues; maintain mitigation and contingency plans.
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Identify and manage necessary resources and ensure they are assigned, engaged and know their roles and responsibilities.
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Partner with team members and remove any obstacles blocking their success.
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Develop and maintain project artifacts and conduct regular reviews to ensure all participants are aware of progress and roadblocks.
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Track and manage work within the software team based on priorities and due dates.
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Manage and minimize team exposure to shifting priorities.
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Lead stakeholder and/or client calls regarding project status.
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Participate in weekly executive reporting to ReedGroup management on project status.
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Escalate critical unresolved issues, including recommendations for resolution.
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Communicate clearly and frequently to the development team, stakeholders, executives and clients as appropriate.
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Advocate and enforce best practices in your own work and with your team.
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Exchange best practices and lessons learned with other team members. Identify areas in need of improvement and take actions to bridge the gap.
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Hold the development team accountable for their deliverables and ensure quality deliverables.
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Take a proactive stance in all communications with the customer.
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Serve as the educator and creator of standards, best practices and metrics.
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Implement accountability measures across teams.
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Mentor, train, and guide the organization’s teams as they learn, and then adopt, product best practices and lessons learned.
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Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Support our global team as a resource and advocate the usage of their support.
You have
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3+ years project management experience, preferably working on a SaaS or cloud-based product.
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Project Management, People Management, Understanding the Customer, Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Pricing, Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning, Inventory Control, Financial Planning and Strategy skills.
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Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
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BA/BS or equivalent work experience.
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Strategic and creative thinking skills with an ability to think outside the box and translate strategies into actions.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Proven ability to foster and manage working relationships within a matrix environment; a team player.
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Ability to juggle multiple priorities.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely convey issues.
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Strong influencing and presentation skills.
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Strong process management skills.
ReedGroup is a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of Alight.
Our Promise
At ReedGroup, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of ReedGroup’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues
Health Care
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Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
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Dental plan
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Vision plan
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Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
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Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
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Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
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Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
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401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
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Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
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Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
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Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
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Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
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Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
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Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
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Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
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Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
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Adoption assistance
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College planning
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Tuition reimbursement
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Student loan assistance
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Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)
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Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity
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J.E.D.I. certification and training programs
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Matching gifts/volunteering
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ReedGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
ReedGroup is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
applicant_accommodation@glic.com
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