Senior Services Project Manager
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
Helping careers takeflight. Reshaping an industry. Enable your career to be Made on Duck Creek.
WHO WE ARE:
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built enablingthe industryto capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile intelligent and evergreen modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.
Authenticity purpose and transparency are core to Duck Creek and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when where and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1000 successful implementations to date Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.
We have a flock of more than 1500 employees across the globe and are proud to be a flexible-first companyan approach thatremainsfoundational to how we work.
We empower our employees with the flexibility to manage their day-to-day work while taking a more intentional approach to how teams come together. Through our Flying Together initiative we are building strongerconnectionand collaboration by bringing teams together for meaningful in-person moments and concentrating on our presence and hiring in key locations.
Our flexible-first environment continues to support productivity inclusion and collaboration while evolving to create even more opportunities for connection and shared experiences across teams.
If working in a fast-paced rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the worlds oldest and largest industries sounds exciting let us are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join The Flock!
To learn more about us visitand follow us on our social channels for the latest information LinkedInandTwitter.
TITLE:Senior Services Project Manager
WHAT YOULL DO:
The Senior Services Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) for clients and manages schedules financials and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The Senior Services Project Manager also identifies and addresses potential issues and risks that may impact project deliverables.
- Responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) for clients
- Manages the day-to-day project activities and deliverables including schedules financials and project change requests
- Reports on project results metrics test and deployment management activities
- Prepares estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
- Provides status reporting regarding project milestones deliverable dependencies risks and issues communicating across leadership
- Understands interdependencies between technology operations and business needs
- Manages project scope and changes
- Supports formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
- Assists management in defining the Statement of Work
- Sets and continually manages project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders
- Develops and delivers progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences including project team sponsors CIO and key stakeholders
- Mentors project team members
WHAT YOUVE DONE:
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelors degree required and/or higher level or foreign equivalent preferably in area with analytic emphasis
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
- Minimum of 8 years professional experience preferably in a similar role
- Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time on-schedule and within budget
- Experience leading motivating and managing various project team sizes including internal and external resources while holding team accountable for performance
Specialized Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities:
- Excellent leadership communication (written verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills
- Superior skills in Microsoft applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook.
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
- Demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
- Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Other Requirements:
- Travel: 25-50%
- Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of the job location.
WHAT WE STAND FOR:
Our global company celebrates& leveragesthe differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title seniority or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how weoperateandcontinuouslyimproveour products services and such Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants to recruit hire train and reward employees for their individual abilities achievements and experience without regard to race color gender religion sexual orientation age national origin disability marital military or any other protected status.
We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion diversity and equity in all things where employees are free to be their authenticselvesin the workplace and in the communities in which we believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead.
To learn more about our inclusive company culture values DE&I initiatives and people please visit: let us know if youencounteraccessibility barriers with our web content by sending an email to.
Privacy Notice:Bysubmittingyour application you acknowledge that Duck Creek Technologies may collect and process your personal data for recruitment purposesin accordance withourPrivacy Noticeand applicable data protection laws.
Duck CreekTechnologies does not accept nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicitedheadhunteror agency resumes.
Actual compensation for this role is determined based on a variety of factors including job-related skills experience qualifications internal equity and geographic location where permitted by law.
For reference the expected salary range for this position is generally positioned as follows based on candidate location:
- : Candidates living in the Boston New York CityNewark Los Angeles San Francisco/Bay Area Seattle or Washington DC metropolitan areas
- : Candidates living in Chicago DallasFort Worth Houston Minneapolis or Philadelphia metropolitan areas or in Colorado Connecticut Maryland Rhode Island or Vermont
- : Candidates living in Georgia Michigan North Carolina New Hampshire Oregon or Wisconsin
- : For all other U.S. locations
This position is also eligible for annual bonus compensation subject to plan terms and individual eligibility.
Final compensation will be determined based on the factors outlined above and in accordance with applicable law.
Duck Creek Technologies believes in the safe ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. We may use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications identifying relevant skills and organizing candidate information.
AI tools are used to assistnot replacehuman judgment. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed by a Duck Creek team member and final hiring decisions are always made by people. Candidates should be comfortable working in environments where AI is used responsibly to enhance business processes.
Duck Creek Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Flexible work environment
- Medical dental vision life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with match (6% employer match up to $12000 annually)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Paid holidays vacation and volunteer time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role and location.
The application window for this position will remain open until the role is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Property & Casualty Insurance is one of the largest, most complex and powerful industries in the world–and it’s being turned on its head by the digital age. Mobile devices, the sharing economy, and everyday online experiences from the likes of Amazon and Uber are forcing every insura ... View more