IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to lead and drive large-scale IT projects with a focus on the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of independently managing complex projects with budgets of $6M and above, ensuring successful delivery through exceptional planning, execution, and stakeholder management. This role requires a deep understanding of project management best practices, financial oversight, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage large-scale IT projects ($6M and above) with minimal guidance from program managers.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budget.
• Oversee project financials, including forecasting, planning, estimating, budgeting, funding, and managing project expenses.
• Track and report project progress through detailed dashboard presentations, project metrics, trend analysis, and executive-level reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of project objectives.
• Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure adherence to full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and provide clear and concise updates to senior leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Project Manager, with a focus on IT projects.
• Proven experience managing projects of $6M and above in size and high complexity.
• Strong proficiency in Planview and the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio).
• Expertise in managing project financials, including forecasting, planning, estimating, budgeting, and expense management.
• Solid experience in reporting project progress using dashboards, metrics, and executive-level presentations.
• In-depth knowledge of project management best practices and EPMO (Enterprise Project Management Office) structure.
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with exceptional time management, goal-setting, and task prioritization abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience working in Agile and Waterfall project environments.
• Familiarity with risk management tools and techniques.
• Experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering high-impact projects and driving results, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.