Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division · 8 hours ago
Project Manager II
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expBerkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is seeking a Project Manager II to lead IT projects within their Business Applications team. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing technology solutions, and ensuring project delivery through Agile methodologies and project management best practices.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Facilitates scrum ceremonies (Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, and Sprint Reviews)
Acts as a servant leader to cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices
Removes impediments and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous improvement and productivity
Collaborates with Product Owners to define and prioritize the product backlog
Guides the team in identifying and tracking metrics to ensure continuous progress
Plans, executes, and oversees IT projects from inception through delivery using PMP principles and best practices
Develops project plans, including scope, schedule, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and budget
Ensures alignment of project goals with business objectives and IT strategy
Manages project teams, fostering communication and collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders
Reports regularly on project status, risks, and key metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership
Ensures proper documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term project sustainability
Applies a deep understanding of Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies to tailor project management approaches as per the project's complexity and requirements
Provides coaching and training on Agile and hybrid methodologies to team members and stakeholders
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by driving process optimization and ensuring effective use of tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Proactively identifies project risks and works with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies
Serves as the primary point of escalation for project issues, working to resolve conflicts and remove blockers in a timely manner
Manages change control processes, ensuring that project adjustments are handles efficiently without impacting quality or deadline attainment
Works with business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems
Works with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations
Supports the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with senior IT leadership on cloud migration strategies
Ensures that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations
Works with the Cybersecurity team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities
Develops and implements procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications
Ensures that QA processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA)
Develops and maintains test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data management
Implements processes to ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and automated defect tracking/reporting
Qualification
Required
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field required
CERTIFICATIONS: PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or equivalent certification required
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT project management, with a minimum of three (3) years in a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager role, required
Proven experience with Agile, PMP, and RUP methodologies required
Preferred
Advanced certifications in Scrum (e.g., Advanced Certified ScrumMaster, PMI-ACP) or PMP preferred
Experience in managing large-scale IT infrastructure or software development projects highly preferred
Experience working in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall environment preferred
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and IT systems
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficient in Agile tools such as JIRA, Trello, or equivalent project management software
Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirements Savings Match
Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Savings Accounts
Paid Community Volunteer Day
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
Company
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
Financial Strength and Integrity With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast.
501-1000 employees
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