Project Administrator

Job Description

Who Are We?

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

In this role, you provide project administration support, as directed by a Project Manager. Your primary responsibilities will be to monitor project tasks, track project controls during planning/execution, and applying basic skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables to ensure that these meets or exceeded stakeholder needs and expectations. You may also provide other types of ad-hoc administrative support as needed. This role does not manage others.

What Will You Do?

• Monitor project tasks against time and budget plan, and report out as directed. Manage a central actions log, follow.
• Consolidate materials and reports on a regular basis, e.g. project status reports, risk/assumptions/issues analysis, dependency logs, and project financial positions.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, plan and mange workshops, document notes, and follow up on actions. Manage a central log of actions, follow up on progress to completion, and set up new projects within our internal systems.
• Provide front-line support to all members of the Strategic Planning & Execution (SP&E) staff, including responding to general inquiries around calendars, templates, and internal systems.
• Consolidate timesheet/invoice information. Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas and minutes. Maintain files, records, calendars and diaries.
• Support risk management and business continuity activities
• Arrange business travel and coordinate meeting arrangements using our in-house system. Prepare and submit expense accounts on a regular basis.
• May support vendor management processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• University degree in a related field.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables, macros) a plus.
• Sharepoint and/or Rally experience a plus.

What is a Must Have?

• High School diploma or equivalent experience in an administrative function.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.