Senior Project Manager (insurance domain), #TSCM-41945, TSCM-41944

Eleks; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A custom software development company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee IT projects in Poland and Ukraine. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IT project management, excels in communication, and is familiar with project management methodologies. Key responsibilities include defining project scope, developing project plans, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Close cooperation with customers

Competence development

Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in IT project management.
• Strong background in managing mid-size to large-scale projects.
• Practical knowledge of the Earned Value Management (EVM) model.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals.
• Develop full-scale project plans and track project tasks.
• Monitor project budgets ensuring efficient use of the investment.

Skills

IT project management

English communication skills

Fixed-Price Projects (FPP)

Agile methodologies

Waterfall project management

Job description

ELEKS Project Management Office is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Poland and Ukraine (Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil).

About Project

Our client is one of the largest British-American insurance brokers globally, specializing in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and investment banking solutions. Their product suite focuses on global risk and people solutions, including commercial insurance (cyber, property, liability), personal insurance (health, travel), reinsurance, human capital and pension services, actuarial and analytics services, and risk management consulting across various industries.

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in IT project management
• Advanced English communication skills
• Solid experience with Fixed-Price Projects (FPP)
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise-level projects and customers
• Strong background in managing mid-size to large-scale projects
• Practical knowledge of the Earned Value Management (EVM) model
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and Waterfall project management
• Familiarity with the PMBOK Guide and project management best practices
• Deep understanding of IT systems and software development life cycles
• Strong understanding of project financials: profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and resource utilization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional certifications would be a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and track project tasks/milestones using appropriate tools
• Effectively analyze and report on project status
• Monitor project budgets (where applicable), ensuring efficient use of the investment
• Confidently remediate at risk or underperforming projects in collaboration with project teams
• Define project success criteria and communicate success criteria throughout the project life cycle
• Conduct lessons learned and produce recommendations for future projects
• Set and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Identify and resolve conflicts within a project team
• Motivate project resources and empower them to take accountability for their assigned tasks

What you will get with ELEKS

• Close cooperation with a customer
• Challenging tasks
• Competence development
• Team of professionals
• Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

About ELEKS

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.