IT PMO Manager

Who We Are

Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of our policyholders, injured workers, team members, and the community. As a leading workers' compensation specialty insurer in the mid-Atlantic region, we take pride in being a force for good. Our 350 team members are committed to making a positive impact every day in the lives of all our stakeholders. Join our motivated, professional team as we foster a culture of values, teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. Established in 1914, Chesapeake Employers Insurance, headquartered in Towson, Maryland, has over a century of experience, a strong financial foundation, and an "A" rating from AM Best.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide high-quality projects and services to our internal and external stakeholders that align with Chesapeake Employers' Insurance's purpose and goals. The IT Delivery Manager will manage the entire service delivery lifecycle, from project initiation to implementation and ongoing support, with a strong focus on keeping quality standards high.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of service delivery professionals, including business analysts, project managers, technical specialists, and quality assurance testers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (customer service, underwriting, claims) and external vendors to define project requirements, ensure alignment with business goals, and identify potential quality risks.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, budgets, and quality assurance (QA) strategies for assigned projects.
• Manage project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues, including those related to quality.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established metrics, reporting on progress, deviations, and quality assurance findings to stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation of new insurance products and services, ensuring a smooth and efficient rollout that meets all quality standards.
• Manage the delivery of ongoing support services for existing insurance products and services, maintaining a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery efficiency, effectiveness, and quality assurance practices.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and established quality control procedures.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment within your team, emphasizing a culture of quality.
• As an employee of Chesapeake Employers', must safeguard the privacy and security of our clients' information. This means following Chesapeake Employers privacy and information security policies and procedures. If you notice any unusual or suspicious activity, you must report it immediately. As part of your normal job duties, you may come across sensitive or confidential information and are responsible for keeping our data secure and confidential.
• Actively supports the company strategies and department goals by accomplishing tasks as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in managing people and projects, preferably in the IT area.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in service delivery management, project management, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering complex IT projects, within the insurance industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance products, services, operations, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent project management skills, including experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and incorporating QA processes.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective quality assurance strategies for IT projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana) and quality assurance testing tools.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Pursuing Excellence
• Making a Difference
• Leadership Presence
• Developing People
• Maintaining Focus and Accountability
• Strategic Initiative

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required, which includes close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office Environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

What We Offer
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage, a robust PTO plan, an 8% employer contribution to retirement regardless of team member contribution, educational assistance, and opportunities to participate in team member appreciation events. Additionally, we provide STD, LTD and group life insurance 1X a team members salary. You'll also enjoy free tickets to community attractions, all part of our commitment to providing a high quality of work life. You will have the flexibility to thrive in a hybrid work environment and an opportunity to participate in development and volunteer programs.

Salary Range: $107,130/yr - $171,410/yr depending on experience

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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