IT Project Manager

This role supports the growth, evolution and maintenance of business applications used by Lockton's associates to broker insurance solutions, and support operations on behalf of its Employer clients. The role will utilize skills in Computer Science and/or Engineering, Product and Project Management, to provide subject matter expertise, and consultative partnership to Lockton Center and Series associates, by identifying and deploying technology solutions to business problems.

This role works closely with Lockton's Business Information Officer, People Solutions Resource Group, National Practices, Series, IT DevOps & Data Services teams, Agency Management, CRM, Managed Services and Technology vendors, to identify requirements to existing applications, as well as new, prospective technology solutions, and frameworks that support growth, scalability, and operations efficiency objectives. The Sr. Technical Product Manager will help convert requirements into actionable user stories that are assigned to developers - both internal and managed services vendors, oversee and communicate schedule and quality risks to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Lockton business model, and how technology solutions support the company's growth goals, while optimizing operations

• Develop a deep understanding of the business applications, APIs, and environments supporting Lockton's applications and technologies

• Analyze requests to enhance Lockton's suite of consulting applications, and work with Development teams to secure resources, clarify business requirements, validate solution design, co-ordinate test and deployment activities

• Stay current with new and emerging technologies to support the evolving needs of the business

• Establish strong relationships with Business partners, Application Development teams, Project Managers and other leaders at Lockton

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge and prior experience using Insurance Agency Management Systems such as Benefit Point preferred

• Experience providing consultative services in the Employee Benefits industry a plus

• Demonstrates analytical, logical and creative thinking to solve problems

• Team player with ability to work in a matrixed environment, with multiple solution vendors

• Demonstrates a passion for continuous learning and development

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

This role supports the growth, evolution and maintenance of business applications used by Lockton's associates to broker insurance solutions, and support operations on behalf of its Employer clients. The role will utilize skills in Computer Science and/or Engineering, Product and Project Management, to provide subject matter expertise, and consultative partnership to Lockton Center and Series associates, by identifying and deploying technology solutions to business problems.

This role works closely with Lockton's Business Information Officer, People Solutions Resource Group, National Practices, Series, IT DevOps & Data Services teams, Agency Management, CRM, Managed Services and Technology vendors, to identify requirements to existing applications, as well as new, prospective technology solutions, and frameworks that support growth, scalability, and operations efficiency objectives. The Sr. Technical Product Manager will help convert requirements into actionable user stories that are assigned to developers - both internal and managed services vendors, oversee and communicate schedule and quality risks to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the Lockton business model, and how technology solutions support the company's growth goals, while optimizing operations

• Develop a deep understanding of the business applications, APIs, and environments supporting Lockton's applications and technologies

• Analyze requests to enhance Lockton's suite of consulting applications, and work with Development teams to secure resources, clarify business requirements, validate solution design, co-ordinate test and deployment activities

• Stay current with new and emerging technologies to support the evolving needs of the business

• Establish strong relationships with Business partners, Application Development teams, Project Managers and other leaders at Lockton

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge and prior experience using Insurance Agency Management Systems such as Benefit Point preferred

• Experience providing consultative services in the Employee Benefits industry a plus

• Demonstrates analytical, logical and creative thinking to solve problems

• Team player with ability to work in a matrixed environment, with multiple solution vendors

• Demonstrates a passion for continuous learning and development

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline