Job Description An insurance industry leader needs an Agile Program Manager to join their team. This is a hybrid position; qualified applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Hartford and be willing and able to work onsite 2-3 days per week. This is a combo role of Hands-on Project Management and Agile Coaching/Mentoring of Teams.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Requirements of the Agile Program Manager:

• 10+ years in program management including large complex transformational programs
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge and experience of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project
• Experience in leading IT project teams that contain vendors, on-shore/offshore Developers, Business Analysts, Architects, Data Analysts, QA, etc.
• A proven track record of successfully implementing projects using Agile methodologies.
• Agile Certifications required (e.g. PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSM, etc.)
• PMP Certifications strongly desired (e.g.: PgMP, PMP, etc.)
• P&C Insurance experience desired
• Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira/Greenhopper, Rally, etc.
• Planview, Clarity or like PPM tool
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Excel
• Proactive, takes initiative, accountable, self-motivate
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including meeting facilitation and presentation skills
• Collaborator and team player, with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Ability to work & think independently, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to share knowledge at different levels, be hands-on with the team as required

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Job ID: 384181

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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