Project Manager

ValueMomentum; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueMomentum is seeking a senior Project Manager in Salt Lake City to lead complex software development and implementation initiatives. You will oversee scoping, estimation, resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while coordinating cross-functional teams to align with business objectives and policy standards.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with PMBOK, Agile, and change management approaches.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing complex software development and implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and vendor integrations.
• Experience with PMBOK, Agile, and hands on managing 3-4 small projects at a time.
• Certification such as CAPM or PMP or demonstrated knowledge of PMBOK.
• Proficiency in project management software tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Willingness to work with technical teams on technical aspects of project deliverables.
• Quick study (able to get in and understand appropriate detail in new knowledge domains).
• Experience with PROSCI Organizational Change Management methodology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project efforts, including scoping, estimation, resource allocation, schedule creation, budget creation, task execution, status tracking and reporting, issue management, risk management, and change management
• Coordinate integration and development of system applications to meet business needs and enhance efficiency
• Coordinate and monitor work of cross functional teams, ensuring that project steps are aligned with business objectives, schedule and budget
• Able to manage large, complex projects with little to no supervision or guidance
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative to dig into the details
• Able to challenge and clarify assumptions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify successful and unsuccessful project practices
• Manage both waterfall and agile methodology projects

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Change management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead and coordinate project efforts, including scoping, estimation, resource allocation, schedule creation, budget creation, task execution, status tracking and reporting, issue management, risk management, and change management
• Coordinate integration and development of system applications to meet business needs and enhance efficiency
• Coordinate and monitor work of cross functional teams, ensuring that project steps are aligned with business objectives, schedule and budget
• Able to manage large, complex projects with little to no supervision or guidance
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative to dig into the details
• Able to challenge and clarify assumptions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify successful and unsuccessful project practices
• Manage both waterfall and agile methodology projects

ACCOUNTABILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for the coordination and application of appropriate project management techniques and methodologies to increase probability of project success
• Responsible for facilitating communication among all involved parties
• Responsible for coordination of project efforts to maximize efficiency of resources

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, or related field, preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex software development and implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, and vendor integrations.
• Experience with PMBOK, Agile, and hands on managing 3-4 small projects at a time.
• Strong skills in influential leadership, written and verbal communications, interpersonal relations, managing expectations, organization, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, negotiation, adaptability, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, team building, escalation, and critical thinking.
• A certification, such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or demonstrated knowledge of project management principles described in the PMBOK.
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, other), methodologies, and best practices. Also proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Project management process development and improvement experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC.)
• Willingness to work with technical teams on technical aspects of project deliverables.
• Quick study (able to get in and understand appropriate detail in new knowledge domains)
• Experience with PROSCI Organizational Change Management methodology is a plus

About ValueMomentum:

ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property and casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities. We help insurers stay ahead with sustained growth and high performance for enhancing stakeholder value and fostering resilient societies. Trusted by over 100 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest services providers exclusively focused on property and casualty. ValueMomentum is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, with state-of-the-art delivery centers in Piscataway, NJ; Hyderabad, Pune, and Coimbatore in India; Toronto in Canada; and London in the United Kingdom.

ValueMomentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.