Project Manager

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Company Full time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Scrum Master/Project Leader to join our team at Zurich Canada. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in supporting our Product Owner and Development Team in their delivery, providing guidance and coaching on Agile/Scrum practices and values, and leading by example to ensure the success of our projects.

What You Will Do:

  • Collaborate with the Product Owner and Development Team to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Provide guidance and coaching on Agile/Scrum practices and values to the Scrum Team and organization.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating a servant leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Assess the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization, providing coaching and guidance to improve Scrum practices and values.
  • Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments, ensuring the smooth delivery of projects.

What You Bring to the Table:

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 or more years of experience in IT Project Management.
  • Experience working on Guidewire suite of products for at least 3 years.
  • OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in IT Project Management related to Guidewire suite.
  • Experience in strategic and operational consulting or business systems integration.
  • Scrum Master experience in Agile setting.
  • Knowledge of Agile development frameworks in large-scale Scrum.
  • Experience working with project management tools, such as Jira.

Preferred:

  • Project Management Professional Certification.
  • Understand business priorities to effectively coordinate multiple streams of work at one time.
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.
  • Certification on at least one of the Agile frameworks as a lead/ScrumMaster – is a must.
  • Insurtech enthusiast.
  • Ability to understand technical complexities of the project and recommend solution options to the team.
  • Experience working on large-scale transformation Guidewire projects with multiple upstream systems (e.g. CRM, financial systems etc).
  • Able to understand business needs, then guide the Scrum teams to capture appropriate epics or stories.
  • Implement an effective config management strategy for the program.
  • Present solution options and project status to the leadership, represent project team in decision group meetings working closely with product owner and SMEs.
  • Analyze, design and implement solutions for the P&C line of business for Insurance industry.
  • Understanding of the Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimCenter data model.

Our Culture

We are proud of our culture at Zurich, where we value diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We want you to bring your whole self to work and feel a sense of belonging. Our collaborative culture values diversity of thought and strives to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. We care about our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

We understand how important it is to rest, recharge, and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons and offer four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We care about our communities and give back through our talent, time, and resources. We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture and are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

About Us

A future with Zurich

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.

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