Vice President, Strategic Planning and Execution, PMO

Overview

The Vice President of Strategic Planning and Execution within the PMO is a senior leader under the Amtrust COO's domain. This individual oversees a team of project managers, scrum masters, and process engineers, aiming to enhance project delivery quality across IT, Operations, and Business units within AmTrust. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Execution, the Vice President will collaborate with both business and IT leaders to propel the PMO's efficiency and effectiveness. A significant part of this role involves developing project planning and lifecycle processes for large programs, and governance across the enterprise. The leader will also be responsible for staff development of the PMP team, and nurturing a project management community of practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine IT and project management processes
• Lead the global establishment of project management roles
• Collaborate with various teams (Business Partner teams, IT Procurement, IT Finance, etc.) to optimize PMO operational processes
• Implement standard project and program management methodologies to enhance project success rates
• Advance the lean agile transformation within AmTrust including process and role redesigns, as needed
• Manage demand and capacity, ensuring alignment with strategic needs and organizational demands
• Promote continuous improvement within the Project Management team
• Define and uphold methodologies and standards to ensure project success and alignment with organizational goals
• Enhance PMO tools for scheduling, resource management, financial tracking, and other key operational areas
• Manage the recruitment and training of project managers
• Stay updated on market trends and demands
• Work with strategic business counterparts to align objectives, resolve conflicts, and manage priorities
• Cultivate effective project teams and foster a positive work environment
• Provide mentoring and development opportunities for Program and Project Managers
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Experienced in managing large, dispersed teams, including matrixed environments
• Proficient in managing multiple high-priority projects and cross-functional teams
• Skilled in translating business objectives into actionable plans
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and influence skills
• Effective in a matrix organization and adaptable to workload fluctuations
• Proven track record in implementing and driving change
• Change leadership and agile methodology experience considered a plus
  
  

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.