Project Manager - Hartford or St. Paul

Project Manager - Hartford or St. PaulCommitted.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future.  That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are currently looking for a Project Manager - Hartford or St. Paul.  Please read on for more details regarding this position. JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Provides project leadership to assigned department(s) or business area(s), based.  Works with business partners to identify project parameters and implement projects, within agreed upon timeframes and resources. PRIMARY DUTIES:Provides project support or leadership to assigned department(s) or business area(s) dependent on scope of project assignment.Ensures completion of project within required timeframes and resources.Coordinates with representatives from impacted departments to identify issues and parameters of project.Responsible for driving project deliverables, including coordinating with other parties to accomplish project tasks.Resolves issues that may impede progress of project.Keeps impacted departments apprised of project status.Responsible for developing and implementing communication related to project, including project implementation.May manage project team depending on scope of assigned projects.Leads more complex projects involving coordination between departments.Assigned projects may be longer in duration.Requires management of employee resources and potentially financial resources.Requires little guidance or supervision.  Works independently for majority of tasks.Utilizes more structured project management methodology.May have staff management responsibilities. WORK EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 5+ years of related business experience.Experience managing business projects. OTHER:This is highest level of career progression.Demonstrated ability to support or manage and implement project tasks/projects.Demonstrated ability to influence and leverage behavior for benefit of the project.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.Demonstrated ability to manage and implement projects.Ability to set clear direction by defining goals and priorities.Ability to evaluate and support the business needs of assigned department(s).Solid verbal and written communication skills.Solid diagnostic and analytical skills.Solid business knowledge. In addition to an exciting environment, we offer: * Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards * 401(k) with company match* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs* Tuition reimbursement * Vacation Purchase Plan* Training/Development opportunities We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.  For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.  Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.   Company: Travelers Companies, Inc.