Information Technology Project Manager

Insight Global; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in San Antonio is seeking a project manager to oversee various mid to highly complex system projects. Responsibilities include managing project teams, developing work plans, and ensuring timely completion. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project management skills, be customer-focused, and have strong communication abilities. Experience in the insurance industry and Agile methodologies is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to project success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various system projects of a medium-to-highly complex nature.
• Manage concurrent application development projects.
• Assemble project team and assign responsibilities.
• Develop work plans, schedules, and project estimates.
• Create and maintain essential project documentation.
• Manage resources and coordinate with other Project Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Insurance Industry Experience

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee various system projects of a medium-to-highly complex nature.
• Ability to manage concurrent application development projects
• Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Creates and maintains essential project documentation, such as Communication Plan, Risk Management Plan, Roles/Responsibilities Matrix and Issues Log
• Manages resources in a cross-functional environment and proactively coordinates resource allocation and production releases with other Project Managers
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team
• Establishes positive relationships with business customers and provides recommendations to improve process efficiencies
• Actively manages risks and issues for assigned projects and when necessary, escalates issues to management’s attention for guidance and assistance in reaching a resolution

Skills

• Must have excellent Project Management skills with a proven track record in delivering projects on schedule and within budget
• Must have good business acumen
• Customer focused attitude in dealing with internal customers
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with teams using Agile methodologies (preferred)
• Work experience in the Property and Casualty insurance business environment (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (preferred)