AVP- Sr. Project Manager, Agile
New York, NY

Job Description

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the implementation of Agile Project Management within the Allied World IT Department. This role will not only manage the Agile Process, but will take a wider view of the various work streams and project requests coming into the PMO and provide input to the approach in managing these requests. The role will also support various work streams as required. The successful candidate for this role will be an experienced SCRUM Master and Agile Project Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to challenge the status quo, and pro-actively provide alternative solutions.

Job Duties:

Planning and Management

* Facilitate/participate in Scrum ceremonies and rituals


* Monitor and Report on key agile metrics and status of initiatives to leadership


* Participate and support in the project intake process


* Manage the projects in Jira and confluence; providing training to the team in these tools as needed


* Work closely with the Product Owner in managing expectations for deliverables and managing stakeholder communications



Team Building & Management

* Promote empowerment of the team, ensuring engagement ad a sustainable place, and high levels of quality


* Assist with mentoring team members in agile practices


* Coach the team members as needed, and resolve roadblocks raised by the team



Process Management

* Support and provide input into the Allied World Agile practice, working alongside key stakeholders to implement improvements
* University Degree
* PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent
* Significant experience working in and Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master role
* Experience using agile performance Metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
* Solid Understanding of and demonstrated experience of using appropriate tools such as (but not limited to):
* Agile Project Management tools such as Jira or equivalent
* Visio and all Office tools
* Some previous experiences within the insurance industry (life or GI)
* Ability to work independently, using one's own initiative
* Ability to interact with credibility across all levels of staff and management
* A self-started, proactive attitude with a highly collaborative approach
* Results driven
* Effective communicator, both written and verbal
* Strength in conflict resolution with superior negotiation skills

About Allied World

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, GmbH, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World, and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial.

We have over 1,400 employees in offices across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

Learn more about Allied World by visiting: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world