Project Management Director, Operations PMO (OPMO) – New Business & Underwriting
MassMutual
Hartford, CT
22 days ago
Job Description
Join MassMutual as a Project Management Director in the Operations PMO, where you'll lead a team in managing complex projects for New Business and Underwriting. This role requires strong leadership, strategic focus, and collaboration across multiple business units to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Direct and oversee a project delivery team with various levels of project and program managers
Oversee daily operation of department(s) and vendor engagements
Develop business objectives for department(s)
Participate as a member of the management team contributing to strategies and goals
Manage financial and resource planning to achieve department objectives
Ensure projects are delivered on-time and meet quality goals within scope and budget
Understand and promote MassMutual delivery methodologies and standards
Support project management execution and visibility into the portfolio of work
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of project management leadership experience
8+ years of project management experience
5+ years of direct experience across the Life, Health & Disability new business
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years working knowledge of Order Entry Platforms, New Business Platforms/Workbenches, Underwriting Rules Engines and Automation / Straight Through Processing
5+ years working knowledge of career and third party distribution systems
Agile/Waterfall project management experience
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of project management methodologies
Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
5+ years of experience leading projects impacting the insurance industry
3+ years' experience within a PMO
10+ years of project management experience
Benefits & Perks
Access to mentorship opportunitiesNetworking opportunities including access to various Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsValued ethics and integrityIndustry-leading pay and benefits