IT Program Lead: Insurance & Reinsurance

5 Star Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Lead IT Project Manager for the insurance and reinsurance sector in New York. You will develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage budgets while ensuring delivery meets quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and a background in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proficiency in tools like Jira or ADO is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and drive project success.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and timelines and coordinate with workstream leads.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including engineers and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Proficient in IT project management methodologies

Understanding of software development processes

Azure fundamentals

Tools

Jira

ADO

Job description

A recruitment firm is seeking a Lead IT Project Manager for the insurance and reinsurance sector in New York. You will develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage budgets while ensuring delivery meets quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and a background in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Proficiency in tools like Jira or ADO is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and drive project success.