We are Hiring!
VP, Project Management Office
Location: La Jolla, CA, or Edina, MN
Why choose Palomar?
Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes self-motivated individuals to our thriving company. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.
Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.
Want to learn more about our exciting journey? Go to plmr.com to learn more. Investor Relations – Palomar Holdings, Inc. (palomarspecialty.com)
The Details:
Palomar is seeking a Project Management Officer, who will report directly to the EVP, Operations. This role will take ownership of our key projects and initiatives. This role is directly responsible for providing leadership and management over day-to-day responsibilities and processes for a team of associates as well as nearshore resources charged with delivery of high-quality solutions to program sponsors and stakeholders through effective roadmap, design, construction, and post implementation analysis to ensure requirements are fulfilled.
What will you do? (Job Duties)
· Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute business strategies to exceed operational expectations and further enhance the customer experience.
· Deep understanding of business strategy and ability to translate strategy into system and technology solutions.
· Demonstrated “hands on” experience working in fast paced environments and tweaking business processes to support growth and productivity.
· Demonstrated ability to lead change, able to take calculated risk and seeks continuous improvement.
· Demonstrated ability in building a successful organization and experience delivering results via improved customer satisfaction, lower production costs and high levels of employee engagement.
· Work with various stakeholders to define project vision and roadmap strategy.
· Collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, and developers to ensure implementations and designs meet usability specifications.
· Lead and develop the team by setting clear goals and objectives, coaching and supporting them with career development.
· Overall responsible for service delivery and enterprise solutions to ensure products are delivered in accordance with business objectives
Specific Deliverables
· Design repeatable “playbooks” for the consistent execution of product launches and MGA onboarding
· Lead the team responsible for managing such product launches and MGA onboarding
· Implement a consistent methodology, toolkit and reporting for project management, and delivery at Palomar
· Help centralize all projects at Palomar and provide visibility, governance and a prioritization mechanism to Executive Leadership
What we are looking for: (Experience)
· Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, or other relevant field
· 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in service delivery including previous working experience in Agile and Scrum principles
· Insurance or Financial Services experience highly preferred
· Previous management experience highly preferred
· 5+ years of experience in Agile and Scrum principles, CSPO or CSM certification a plus
· Strong problem solving, communication, and analytical skills
· Proficient understanding of software design concepts and techniques
· Outstanding written/verbal communication, presentation, and leadership skills
· Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines
· Excellent time management skills, with strong ability to juggle multiple priorities
· Proven ability to deliver quality results in a rigorous and dynamic business environment.
· Mentor business analyst and scrum master staff while taking ownership of all department processes, including bridging consistency between business analyst teams
· Pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
· Proficient level skill in MS Office, particularly in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas, queries) preferred
· Pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
We love people who want to:
· Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
· Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
· Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
· Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
· Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
· Zoom in and out between strategic and tactical
· Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
· Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic
· Be hands on with their team and roll up their sleeves
· Lead with empathy and support personal and professional development
· Empower people to continue to grow and see a bigger picture
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you’ll enjoy a career with Palomar!
What will you get in return?
· Full Suite of Medical Benefits
· Long Term Financial Incentives: All team members receive company equity.
· 401k with 3% automatic fully vested Employer Contribution
· Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
· Hybrid Work Environment
· Work From Home Stipend
· Professional Development Assistance
· Career Exploration Opportunities
· Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
· To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com
Diversity at Palomar
At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.
We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion yield greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them.
Accommodations:
Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability (both visible and invisible) can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.
For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or agency solicitation please
Pay Range: $165,000 – $247,500
The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
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