Project Management Development Coach, CFPMO Enablement Team

$121,800 - $159,800/Yr

MassMutual - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, MA

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About the position

The Project Management Development Coach will work closely with the CFPMO team and senior leadership to enhance the skills and practices of project management employees at MassMutual. This role focuses on coaching, developing comprehensive strategies for employee growth, and ensuring the successful execution of projects across Corporate Functions. The position aims to promote best practices and improve project outcomes through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to scope and develop a comprehensive coaching strategy that supports employee growth and performance.
• Partner with leadership and HR to ensure the project management job framework reflects established standards and available skill development resources.
• Lead and provide individualized coaching of project management professionals to improve project execution and successful outcomes.
• Promote and reinforce enterprise-wide standards and frameworks for consistency in best practices and high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to foster a community of practice for exchanging project management trends and best practices.
• Continuously assess and enhance the progress, effectiveness, and engagement of coaching within the CFPMO.
• Provide regular updates and reports on coaching outcomes to key stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement in project management practices.
• Establish processes to monitor coaching impact and provide resource managers with standards to assess performance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of project management experience
• 3+ years of experience as a project management coach
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and expertise
• Expertise in coaching project management professionals across different career stages
• Proven experience in designing and implementing a structured career path framework for project management
• Coaching certification
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools and capabilities (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Clarity, MS Office 365, SharePoint)
• Project Management Certification (i.e. PMP, PgMP, PfMP)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (i.e., Waterfall, Agile, Lean)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with emerging tools and technology in project management
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $121,800 - $159,800
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements