Senior Project Manager

Company:

Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Project Management team in our Marsh business. This role will be based in NYC. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

What can you expect?

• To provide hands-on Program/Project Management (PM) expertise and leadership on key Marsh initiatives and drive strategy forward; this team is typically assigned to moderate to large projects and programs that support key Company goals, objectives and strategy

• To learn about various functions across the company, working with different business leaders and colleagues and to lead / manage initiatives with varying scope and complexity

• To apply Program/Project management best practices in differentiating ways and with innovation to meet the evolving needs of our businesses and to align to evolving techniques and methodologies  

• To study and proactively seek knowledge/information on:  (1) Marsh’s strategy and key business goals, (2) The Marsh program/project governance process, (3) Marsh PM tools, applications and best practices, (4) Marsh business and technology operations

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match

• Opportunity to work on strategic priorities and key company initiatives endorsed by the Executive Committee with visibility to senior leadership

• Ability to engage globally within Marsh and MMC across many functions and build / grow  relationships and networks

• Business Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

• Competitive pay and outstanding benefits to help colleagues and their families live better – physically, mentally, and financially

We will count on you to:

• Manage diverse programs/projects that vary in duration and size/complexity to deliver desired business outcomes, and to a high level of stakeholder satisfaction

• Independently establish and implement fit for purpose governance and controls including structure, roles and responsibilities, approach, routines such as meeting and reporting cadence and decision making hierarchy

• Think strategically and seek to understand business goals, objectives and committed benefits for initiatives and ensure deliverables are aligned to the strategy, and desired outcomes

• Provide PM expertise and support to non-traditional activities, including supporting strategy activities and client programs

• Lead and influence people and diverse teams in a matrix organization with multiple reporting lines

• Establish trusted relationships and credibility with various stakeholders and leaders 

• Develop detailed, high-quality program/project plans including roadmap, timeline, resources, scope, schedule, assumptions, dependencies, etc.

• Facilitate and identify risks and mitigation plans, ensure risks and issues are tracked and managed effectively and escalate as needed to program and business leaders

• Develop and manage comprehensive Change Management and Benefits Realization plans to ensure successful delivery of change and realization of committed benefits

What you need to have: 

• University Degree, e.g. BA, MA, MBA

• 7+  years’ experience in program/project management, working on large and complex solutions aligned to the strategic vision of the organization 

• Direct experience using different methodologies of project management frameworks and ability to self-start on assignments

• Proven record of successful delivery of end-to-end programs and projects through all stages of project lifecycle and demonstrated stakeholder management skills

• Highly strategic and collaborative work style, ability to work in a team-focused environment, yet must be able to work effectively independently

What makes you stand out:

• Project Management Methodology Certification

• Transformational Change Management experience / certification

• Reasonable understanding of Risk Management, Insurance, Operations, Advisory/Consulting

• Agile experience and/or training/certification

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $95,300 to $203,300.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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