IT Project Manager

Aksigorta; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Turkey is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects using agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of experience in project management, and strong communication skills. This role offers a flexible work environment, language support, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Language Support

Company-Contributed Retirement Plan

Flexible Dress Code

Social Clubs and Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Project Management in mid/large scale projects (preferably in Insurance or Finance sectors).
• Good command of English.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedule using agile methodologies.
• Work with Scrum Teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Visio

JIRA

Job description

For a sustainable life, with new generation solutions; we protect the valuable one together.

If you care about your personal development, believe in the power of collaboration culture to reveal the potential by investing in talent, and know no bounds to produce results, Aksigorta is just for you!

Aksigorta is formed by the synergy of Sabancı Holding who brings Turkey and the world together with its 16 companies in 9 sectors, and Ageas Group, a 150-year old global player of insurance industry. We have more than 60 years of experience as one of the biggest insurance companies in Turkey. Would you like to work with us and become an “Aksigortalı”?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Project Management in mid/large scale projects (preferably in Insurance or Finance sectors).
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of common technology components.
• Knowledge of agile project methodologies and project delivery techniques. (Project Management certification is a plus).
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Visio, JIRA, etc.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated skills in negotiations and problem-solving.
• Successful in stress management.
• Result and solution oriented.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and release plan using agile project methodologies.
• Work closely with Scrum Teams ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and manage change requests throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding and realization of solutions.
• Support Scrum Teams in effective product backlog management, removal of impediments and dependencies with other Scrum Teams, Partners and Vendors.
• Assist with contract and third-party management processes.
• Coordinate the day to day running of Scrum Team through stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives and planning.
• Adoption of agile process, mentoring teams to develop maturity level and self-actualization.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for stakeholders & PMO.

What Awaits You at Aksigorta?

• Language Support: We enhance our English skills through online and free courses.

• Dress Code: We value comfortable working and do not enforce strict dress codes throughout the year! For instance, in the summer, we work in our shorts at the office to be less affected by the heat and to work more comfortably.

• Company-Contributed Retirement Plan: We support you in investing in your future with the contributions provided by the company, proportional to your savings.

• Sabancı Life: We benefit from various discount opportunities exclusive to Sabancı employees.

• Clubs: We regularly train with our six different sports clubs and participate in inter-company tournaments throughout the year, achieving success! With our social clubs, we meet each month for enjoyable activities ranging from gourmet events and art workshops to concerts and theater, allowing us to socialize together.