Program/Project Manager, Convr
$80-110k
Office located in Schaumburg, Illinois
Underwriting & document automation platform
Be an early applicant
Underwriting & document automation platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$80-110k
Office located in Schaumburg, Illinois
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make life-changing impact on the people behind the business.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in a technology company
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum)
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- If you are a passionate and results-oriented individual with a strong technical background, we encourage you to apply
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Must reside in the Chicagoland area for customer visits as needed
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Excel, Doc)
- Experience in project management (e2e in project lifecycles)
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program/Project Manager to join our Convr team
- As a Project Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects that directly contribute to Convr’s mission of revolutionizing insurance
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Lead transformative projects that streamline processes and push boundaries in AI-driven insurance
- Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Track project metrics, such as key performance indicators (KPIs) and budget utilization
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities effectively
- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication
- Assign tasks, set clear expectations, and provide guidance to team members
- Resolve conflicts and address issues promptly
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
- Develop contingency plans to address potential issues
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify and address quality issues
Our take
With the complexity of compliance regulations increasing and new obstacles constantly appearing for businesses, making informed risk decisions has become more difficult. To help underwriters do just this, Convr supplies tools to help them navigate the continuously changing nature of financial risk and correctly evaluate opportunity and risk.
Features include analysis for third-party business data, automated assessment of financial documents, and AI-driven answering of underwriting questions. Together, these tools can be used to efficiently and effectively evaluate the risk associated with underwriting for a business.
Convr's rather niche focus in the way it applies AI and automation should help it stand out as these type of solutions become more prevalent across sectors and applications. The company is well-funded, and we expect it will continue investing in R&D and the broadening of its operations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Nov 2019
$15.2m
SERIES B
Sep 2017
$2.5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $17.7m
Company benefits
- Hybrid/remote work opportunities
- Flexible paid time off
- Flexible work hours
- Company-paid holidays
- Insurance coverage day one
- 401(k) and stock options
- 401(k) financial advice
- Employee peer reward program
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
Company HQ
Schaumburg Township, Schaumburg, IL
Leadership
Harish Neelamana
(Founder & President)Started their career as a Consultant at Pentafour and EY, before working in Management at Capgemini and Allstate Insurance Company. They then spent a combined 9 years at BCG and Zurich before founding Convr.
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