Lead IT PM - 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

About the job Lead IT PM - Insurance/Reinsurance

We will count on you to:

• Develop project plans and timelines and coordinate with the workstream leads and business owner. Maintain backlogs, user stories and task boards
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to provide updates, status and manage expectations.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including data analyst, engineers and stakeholders ensuring collaboration and alignment towards project goals.
  Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
• Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking and reporting
  Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress and performance, adjusting plans as necessary to stay on track.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Conduct project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.
  

What you need to have:

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions quickly.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project objectives.
• Negotiation Skills: Capable of negotiating with vendors, stakeholders, and team members to achieve project goals.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess project performance and make data-driven decisions.
  Project Management Methodologies: Proficient in IT project management methodologies, both Agile and Waterfall.
  Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development processes, data management principles, methodologies and tools, Azure fundamentals, Proficiency in Jira or ADO is preferred