Project Manager

Sonoma Consulting provides the highest quality service and support to our clients and consultants. Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. RESPONSIBILITIES •    Has responsibility for planning and coordinating activities pertaining to  the implementation of BenefitPoint and BenefitPoint integrations for newly acquired insurance agencies •    Lead effort to analyze acquired agency data and determine most efficient and comprehensive way to convert data into BenefitPoint •    Organize and execute change management activities for business leads and end users •    Identify scope, create project plan, manage, monitor and control multiple internal BenefitPoint and BenefitPoint integration implementations. •    Manage the project budget, team resources, communications, and project plans •    Coordinate with key vendors to schedule conversion, testing, and other key vendor dependent dates. •    Conduct weekly status calls, prepare agendas, and  with stakeholders to inform them of project status and current issues and risks •    Responsible for managing remote project team members •    Build rapport and trust with clients •    Ensure standardized PMO methodology is utilized and enforced for all projects    LEVEL DIFFERENTIATORS •    Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects that will vary in scope •    Experience leading and managing software implementation projects •    Knowledge of system integrations and architecture •    Knowledge of employee benefits domain •    Experience at identifying opportunities to standardize and streamline processes •    Experience implementing or operating  BenefitPoint or other brokerage management systems (eg Zywave, Sagitta) •    Minimum 5 years of experience planning, managing and scheduling project activities •    Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience is required •    Insurance background a plus Title : Project Manager / Program Manager