Technology Project Mgr

Division Or Field Office

Corporate Enablement Technology Division

Department of Position: IT Corporate Applications Dept

Work From

Corporate Office in Erie, Pa

Salary Range

$77,638.00 - $124,019.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

• This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.
  
  

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
  
  

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Plans and leads small to medium technology initiatives including strategic projects, functional enhancements, operational maintenance, and upgrades of low-to-moderate complexity managing the entire project lifecycle from initiation through completion. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, ensuring that the solutions align with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

What You'll Do

This position is for a Technology Project Manager within the Corporate Applications portfolio. We support IT-enabled projects for key organizational business functions including Corporate Services, Finance, HR and Law.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Practical application of the technology lifecycle and Agile practices
• Project management and team leadership experience
• Risk and issue management expertise
• Strong communication skills
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with objectives and key results (OKRs) and value realization
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning & Monitoring: Develops comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource allocations, budgets, and status reports using project-planning tools and ERIE guidelines. Monitors progress against milestones, scope, and budget adjusting as needed to ensure optimal performance. Conducts Waterfall and/or Agile ceremonies in alignment with our selected ways of working and defined frameworks.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Identifies and monitors dependencies across inter-related technology initiatives. Conducts risk analysis, document risks/issues, and monitor their resolution. Facilitates communication and ensure alignment across departments.
• Technical & Analytical Guidance: Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team to support decision-making. Ensures adherence to quality standards and completion of Software Development and Technology Lifecycle deliverables.
• Stakeholder Management: Serves as the primary point of contact between technical teams, vendors, and organizational stakeholders. Communicates with key stakeholders providing regular updates on status, risks, and metrics. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Technical Expertise Development: Gains expertise in the principles and techniques required for the software development lifecycle. Develops knowledge of programming languages, IT databases, operating systems, and platforms.
  
  

The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.

Capabilities

• Collaborates
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Nimble Learning
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Self-Development
• Values Diversity
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Business, or related field, and two years related experience; or
• Associate degree in a technical field, and four years related experience; or
• High school diploma and six years related experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
  
  

Additional Experience

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, Scrum, or Kanban project management methodologies, programming languages, IT platforms, and change management concepts required.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders required.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in IT project management and proficiency with automated project planning tools and Microsoft Office software required.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
  
  

Designations and/or Licenses

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Agile Project Management Designations preferred.
• Related insurance certifications preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Climbing/accessing heights; Never

Driving; Rarely

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (

Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Rarely

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)