IT Project Manager

Selby Jennings; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is recruiting an IT Project Manager to lead large-scale technology initiatives in a Property & Casualty insurance context. The role involves partnering with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and executives to deliver modernization efforts across software development and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has extensive IT project experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with Agile, Waterfall and Scrum methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technology project experience, including IT initiatives.
• Property & Casualty insurance experience.
• Strong experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum.
• Experience managing software development and enterprise apps.
• Exposure to cloud migrations, modernization, integrations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar PM tools.
• Experience with policy administration platforms or enterprise integrations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own projects throughout the full SDLC, from planning and requirements through deployment and post-launch support.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Define scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead project planning, status reporting, issue resolution, and change management activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Scrum

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

IT Project Manager | Onsite in Sarasota or Orlando

Overview

A growing Property & Casualty insurance organization is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead large-scale technology initiatives across both software development and infrastructure. This individual will partner closely with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to deliver complex projects that support the company's modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Own projects throughout the full SDLC, from planning and requirements through deployment and post-launch support
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Define scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Lead project planning, status reporting, issue resolution, and change management activities
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination across cross-functional teams

Ideal Background

• 6+ years of experience working with technology projects, including several years managing IT initiatives
• Property & Casualty insurance experience
• Strong experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies
• Experience managing software development and enterprise application projects
• Exposure to cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, systems integrations, or large-scale technology transformations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
• Experience with policy administration platforms, portals, or enterprise integrations is highly desirable

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with ITIL practices
• Experience leading organizational change, risk management, and strategic initiatives
• Prior mentoring or leadership experience within project teams

What Makes This Role Interesting

• High visibility across both business and technology teams
• Opportunity to drive enterprise-wide modernization initiatives
• Ownership of impactful software and infrastructure projects
• Ability to influence project delivery practices and organizational processes
• Growing team with strong executive engagement and strategic investment in technology