Project Manager III

The Standard is a marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, INC. and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are offered by Standard Insurance Company of Portland, Ore. in all states except New York, where insurance products are offered by The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York of White Planes, N.Y. Product features and availability by state and company, and are solely the responsibility of each subsidiary.

The Project Manager III works on a wide range of assignments that are complex, up to and including Enterprise-wide assignments. Often defines procedures or identifies innovative solutions for how to complete project management tasks. Is a primary driver of collaboration on project teams. Influences decision-making and actively engages with business leaders, sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure optimum business value delivery. Regularly acts as a mentor and role model for other project managers.

* Utilizing project management methodology, plan and manage projects of varying complexity, priority and risk that focus on the design and development of business solutions. * Facilitate cross-functional and cross-organizational team members in a matrixed-managed environment. * Create and manage all aspects of project, including project communications, project schedule, issue and risk tracking, change management plan and associated activities. * Apply business and technical knowledge to initiate corrective actions, as appropriate, to ensure that deliverables are produced on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. * Communicate, facilitate and collaborate in a wide variety of settings and projects that are complex, up to and including enterprise-wide assignments * Influence decision making and actively engage with project leaders, sponsors, and key stakeholders to ensure optimum business value delivery. * Act as a mentor and role model for other team members.

**Skills Required:** * Experience in managing projects of various size and complexity * Excellent communication, time/project management, creative problem solving, organizational and analytical skills * Experience in business process analysis preferred * Experience in insurance operations preferred, Employee Benefits Division experience a plus * Proficiency in MS Project preferred, experience in process modeling and requirements management software a plus **Education, Experience & Professional Certifications:** Typically requires demonstrated expertise in Project Management that has been gained via a combination of education, certification processes, and/or practical experience per the following: * Required: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in providing project management in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or other related fields * Desired: Bachelor and/or Masters degree in Business or a related field. Achievement of, or progression toward: Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), certification in Business Analysis or Process or Performance Management * Preferred: Masters degree in Business or a related field * Highly encouraged: Membership in local project management association **Knowledge:** Sought out for communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills in a variety of settings and projects. Has and applies a thorough understanding of project management discipline and navigates successfully through or improves company procedures and policies.