Project Manager Worksite
MassMutual
Operations
Springfield, MA, USA · Boston, MA, USA
Project Manager Worksite
Full-Time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
The Team
The Worksite Insurance business is growing as we aim to reach middle class workers in support of the company’s vision to provide financial
well-being to all Americans. Worksite has achieved success in recent years distributing our Group Voluntary and Executive products through
our multi-channel distribution relationships. To further this success, we must continue to evolve our strategy to reach more advisors and
customers, while providing them an enhanced self-service, digital experience to allow us to aggressively grow top line sales.
The Impact
The Project Manager will be responsible for medium to large projects and/or segments of larger, more complex programs through the entire
project development life cycle. Projects may cross divisions and impact various lines of business. The Project Manager will work closely with
sponsors and Systems counterparts to define the project scope, develop the project plan, and manage the project budget. They will be
responsible for the execution of project tasks, mitigation of project risks, resolution of issues and management of resources to successfully
meet project goals and deliverables. They will lead a team of subject matter experts, analysts and other participants to ensure successful
project execution in accordance with best practices and standards. The Project Manager provides project updates and communicates
effectively to project sponsors and stakeholders. They provide coaching and performance feedback for project team members. Lead the
project team and various partners in defining scope, planning, budgeting and control all project tasks, resources, and deliverables.
Accountable for monitoring project progress and ensuring timely, cost effective and high-quality execution of project including
budget, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
• Lead project team to develop/refine integrated plans and execute cross-functional implementations via an agile delivery model.
This includes requirements gathering and analysis, design, build, pilot, implementation, and continuous service.
• Ensure that all project team members understand the project goals and objectives, their roles and responsibilities, and the
current project plan and schedule, critical path activities and activities that may become critical path activities
Oversee outcomes and project plans of support partners and partners (internal and external) to ensure alignment between
project strategy and tactical execution
• Provide a continuously updated and balanced appraisal of the project status, including risk, cost, and value to stakeholders
Implement a strong change management/readiness approach that incorporates support from functional partners like
communication, training, mkt and technology creating an integrated plan ensuring successful deployment.
• Responsible for alignment of functional plans with approved project plans and ensuring high quality execution
• Proactively identify issues while resolving conflicts and communicating project-related issues to senior executive management
• Develop and partner with team on an overall communication strategy, as well as the field strategy and broad internal/external
communications
• Lead broad scope projects that have medium to long-term focus of varying duration, size, and complexity
• Drive lessons learned and knowledge retention for future use
• Monitor program and project risk, communicate, and mitigate by driving contingency plans
The Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree, or in lieu of a degree, a HS Diploma and 10+ years of project management experience.
• 8+ years managing and driving the execution of complex, cross functional, strategic based project experience
The Ideal Qualifications
• Worksite or Group Carrier Experience
• PMP certifications
• Strong business acumen with understanding of business model and supporting business processes.
• Ability to operate in both agile and waterfall project environments
• Ability to understand and support overall project goals and resolve and remove obstacles to the project’s completion
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• A strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to impact and influence senior leaders/peers and vendor relationships
• Ability to communicate with all level of employees in a professional manner
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
• Regular meetings with the Worksite team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• 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:
$124,800-$163,800At 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. We welcome all persons to apply.
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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.