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Project Management Planning Consultant, CFPMO
MassMutual
Administration
Multiple locations
Posted on Nov 27, 2024
Project Management Planning Consultant,
Corporate Functions Program Management Office
Full-Time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
The newly announced Corporate Functions Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced project management professional to support the stand-up of the new organization and serve as the Project Management Planning Consultant.
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 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 projects, programs, and/or portfolios
1+ years of experience in intervening 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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Salary Range:
$121,800.00-$159,800.00At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.
Why Join Us.
We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
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.
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At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.