Project Coordinator- Travel Required

3 days ago

Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen County, NJ; New Jersey, United States Colonial Surety Company Full-time
Colonial Surety Company is an insurance company licensed for business in every state, listed by the U.
Treasury as an approved surety, and rated "A" Excellent by A.
M. Our distinct, digital product platform with a keen focus on surety and fidelity bonds has recently expanded to include important liability coverages for small and mid-size businesses. Founded in 1930, we use our experience-plus technology-to give busy people and businesses easy, affordable and digital access to a growing portfolio of bond and insurance products. We have an ambitious vision for impact and growth-and invite a diversity of motivated achievers to come, learn, work, create, grow-and succeed-with Colonial. Our new Project Manager will play a critical role across the company during this ambitious time of growth, managing projects from careful early planning and scoping, through development, testing and successful, on-time launch. Our highly efficient and collaborative Project Manager will create and manage a process to ensure smooth work flows, from product conceptualization to successful execution. This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly motivated, self-directed and experienced project manager, who can successfully structure project plans from beginning to end, adroitly adjust and problem solve as needed, and communicate and collaborate across business units to drive success. Oversee project and resource management from initiation to closure, managing planning, defining the scope, goals, deliverables, and timing. Continuously improve the efficiency and clarity of product development and rollout processes, by engaging, communicating and problem-solving with stakeholders across business units, clarifying the scope, timeframe and resources for projects and implementing best practices. Support project deployments and continuous improvement initiatives working in partnership with units across the company, including operations, tech, marketing, business development, and customer service. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for execution of projects. Communicate consistently and clearly with all project stakeholders, ensuring clarity about the strategy, requirements, timeline, adjustments, and progress. Proactively manage risks and competing priorities in a highly fluid and dynamic business environment. Bachelor's Degree in relevant field preferred, though not required. ~6+ years of experience successfully leading digital projects and product development, with an understanding of agile methodologies. ~ Deep expertise in the software development lifecycle and its management ~ Experience in coding and JavaScript (JS) ~ Ability to effectively manage an offshore team and their progress, considering a 12-hour time difference. ~ Adroit with project management software ( e.g., A collaborative mindset and the ability to inspire confidence and trust while mobilizing and coordinating project work across the business for maximum success. ~ Ability to handle multiple projects and be highly organized and efficient with time management. ~ SQL Angular JS Nose Ruby on Rails Wordpress A competitive starting salary and bonus plan based on experience We value big thinking tied to practical, collaborative execution in a structured and growth oriented company. Starting on the first day following the month of hire, all Colonial employees can begin participating in our excellent Major Medical, Dental, Vision and free Life Insurance plans. Paid holiday and vacation time, which starts in the first year of employment and increases with tenure. A modern, professional, suburban office space, concentrated work day (8:30-5:30) and business-attire environment.