P&C Transformation Project Lead | Hybrid Role

Oliver James Group; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Stamford, CT is seeking a Business Project Manager to lead complex transformation initiatives from planning through implementation. Hybrid work model with three days onsite in the Stamford area.

The role requires 8+ years in project or program management, strong P&C insurance experience across underwriting, claims, and operations, and a track record of coordinating multi-team efforts with vendors. PMP/Scrum certifications are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project or program management experience.
• Strong Property & Casualty insurance experience.
• Experience supporting Underwriting, Claims, Operations, or Finance.
• Proven experience leading complex business and technology transformation projects.
• Experience with UAT, requirements gathering, system implementations, and process improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and dependencies simultaneously.
• Strong senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments.
• PMP, Scrum, or similar certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple transformation initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Partner with Underwriting, Operations, Finance, Technology and other stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery.
• Support application modernization, system migrations, and process improvements.
• Lead requirements gathering, UAT planning, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Identify project risks and drive issues to resolution.
• Provide clear project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

P&C insurance

Stakeholder management

Hybrid frameworks

UAT requirements

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Multi-project mgmt

PMP/Scrum

Job description

Oliver James Group in Stamford, CT is seeking a Business Project Manager to lead complex transformation initiatives from planning through implementation. Hybrid work model with three days onsite in the Stamford area.

The role requires 8+ years in project or program management, strong P&C insurance experience across underwriting, claims, and operations, and a track record of coordinating multi-team efforts with vendors. PMP/Scrum certifications are beneficial.