Project Manager

Birlasoft; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlasoft in New Jersey is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead application development and data integration initiatives, guiding projects from inception to delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of project management, proficiency with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, and hands-on use of MS Project, Planview and SharePoint. PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and the SDLC.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage mid-sized to large IT projects.
• Experience in commercial insurance or financial services preferred.
• Proven experience delivering projects using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project, Planview, and SharePoint.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technology deliverables.
• Broad understanding of enterprise IT systems and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Area(s) of responsibility as indicated in the source.

Skills

IT project management

PM methodologies

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid

Data integration

Application development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP certification preferred

CPCU designation or advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Planview

SharePoint

Job description

• 5 plus years of IT project management experience supporting application development and data integration initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage mid-sized to large IT projects.
• Experience within commercial insurance or financial services environments preferred.
• Proven experience delivering projects using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with project and portfolio management tools such as MS Project, Planview, and SharePoint.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technology deliverables.
• Broad understanding of enterprise IT systems and integration patterns.

Area(s) of responsibility

Technical Qualifications

• 5 plus years of IT project management experience supporting application development and data integration initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage mid-sized to large IT projects.
• Experience within commercial insurance or financial services environments preferred.
• Proven experience delivering projects using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with project and portfolio management tools such as MS Project, Planview, and SharePoint.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technology deliverables.
• Broad understanding of enterprise IT systems and integration patterns.

General Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to work successfully in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and proactively address project risks.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder relationship-building skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree B.A. B.S. degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Project Management Professional PMP certification preferred but not required.
• CPCU designation or advanced degree is a plus.