Job Description

• Gurugram, Haryana, India

Are you looking for the opportunity to join a nimble, dynamic product and technology team, with real impact on the day-to-day business and key strategic initiatives? Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with lots of balls in the air? We’re looking for a pragmatic, project minded individual who can be a trusted partner to Zinnia’s leadership and global business.

Who We Are

Zinnia is simplifying how people buy, sell, and administer insurance products. Combining intuitive enterprise technology solutions and data insights, the Policygenius marketplace, and market-leading products including SmartOffice, AnnuityNet, LifeSpeed, WinFlex, TPP, VitalSales Suite, and Exchange Consulting, Zinnia is redesigning the insurance experience for shoppers, advisors, and insurers alike — and enabling more people to protect their financial futures along the way. Zinnia has over $173.7 billion in assets under administration across 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

Who You Are

A project manager who is ready to work with a diverse set of leaders and stakeholders in a forward-thinking organization that is always pushing boundaries. You will take end-to-end ownership and accountability for the project management of various strategic initiatives. Our ideal candidate should have experience in planning, execution, project governance, and stakeholder management of various strategic projects.

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for working with leadership to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes.

• Responsible for end-to-end project management and successful delivery of outcomes on assigned projects.
• Project Planning and Scheduling:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Allocate resources and set priorities to ensure successful project execution.
• Regularly update project schedules and communicate any deviations from the plan.
• Project Scope, time, and cost management:
• Ensure that a project’s objectives are achieved within the constraints of available resources and timeframes.
• Measure, monitor, and identify ways to deliver project objectives within estimated hours and timeframes.
• Develop and manage to a budget, tracking expenses related to the project, and identifying ways to reduce costs or maximize resources.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: - Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. Facilitate clear and transparent communication, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and milestones.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address and resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Team Coordination and Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure everyone is aligned with project objectives. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Project Quality Management:
• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct thorough reviews and inspections as necessary.
• Budget and Resource Management:
• Track project expenses and manage budgets to ensure projects are delivered within scope and on budget.
• Allocate resources efficiently to optimize project performance.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.
• Generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders, summarizing project progress and outcomes.

What You’ll Need

• 3-5 years’ experience in project management.
• Proven track record of delivering timely and accurate completion of multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
• Experience in a Tech / Product company will be an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• High degree of flexibility and strong collaboration skills.
• Result orientation with strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills