FBS - Project Manager III

Our Client is one of the United States’ largest insurers, providing a wide range of insurance and financial services products with gross written premiums well over US$25 Billion (P&C). They proudly serve more than 10 million U.S. households with more than 19 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 48,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 18,500 employees. Finally, our Client is part of one the largest Insurance Groups in the world.

About the Role

Farmers Insurance is seeking an experienced, results-driven IT Project Manager III to join our Data & Analytics organization.

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology projects that support business objectives. You will work closely with the IA and EA Distribution Data teams, which are responsible for extracting, transforming, and loading data used for analytics, data science, and reporting across agencies and business units.

You will manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment between business and IT stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise, technical aptitude, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills to deliver technology solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of medium- to large-scale IT projects, including complex data and analytics initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, Data & Analytics, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Apply SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies based on project requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to management and key stakeholders.
• Manage project financials, including budget tracking, cost estimates, vendor expenditures, and invoice approvals.
• Coordinate supplier activities, evaluate work requests, and oversee work orders and vendor deliverables, as applicable.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and decision-making across business and technology teams.
• Establish and manage project acceptance criteria, coordinate acceptance testing, and ensure deliverables meet business and technical requirements.
• Oversee project change management activities and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Review and approve project deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead project closure activities, including final documentation and post-implementation reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and delivery effectiveness.
• Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• 4–6 years of professional experience in IT project management or technology project delivery.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional IT projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating technical teams, business partners, and third-party vendors.
• Experience supporting data, analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise technology initiatives is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Background in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) is an advantage.
• Fluent English is required.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for stakeholder presentations and management reporting.
• Familiarity with Rally or similar Agile project management platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or comparable project scheduling tools.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and performance reporting.
• Foundational SQL knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively with data-focused technical teams.
• Understanding of project governance, risk management, financial tracking, and resource planning.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and complex project dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively resolve challenges.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic technology environment.
• Business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
2. Comprehensive benefits package
3. Career development and training opportunities
4. Flexible work arrangements
5. Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group
6. Private Health and Dental Insurance
7. Pension Plan
8. Meals tickets
9. Life Insurance

Please note: CVs must be submitted in English. Applications in other languages will not be considered.

By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that:

• Personal Data Processing: The personal data provided during the recruitment and selection process will be collected, processed, and retained for legitimate recruitment and compliance purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws and FBS internal policies.

• Legal Authorization to Work: Employment with FBS is conditional upon the candidate having valid, local legal authorization to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire. FBS does not sponsor or obtain work authorization unless explicitly stated.

• Exclusivity of Employment and Conflict of Interest: Upon acceptance of an offer and during employment with FBS, employees will not be permitted to engage in parallel employment, professional activities, or paid work for other entities. Any ownership, partnership, directorship, or participation in other businesses or companies must be fully disclosed and formally reviewed in accordance with FBS internal conflict‑of‑interest and external engagement policies prior to the start date or as soon as such circumstances arise.

Failure to comply with these conditions may impact the hiring decision or employment continuation.

Originally posted on Himalayas