Project Manager(Only w2)

Astir IT Solutions, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astir IT Solutions, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a senior Project Manager with 10+ years in the P&C insurance industry to drive initiatives from planning to delivery.

You will develop detailed plans, manage stakeholders, control risks and budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet objectives and stay within constraints. Strong communication, leadership, and knowledge of tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and Rally are essential; PMP/PgMP or Scrum Master preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the P&C insurance industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Insurance, or a related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance processes, regulations, and market trends.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Rally).
• Strategic thinking with a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
• Communicate project goals, progress, and risks effectively to all stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and control project risks to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and reconciliation.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and financial constraints.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, and operations.
• Resolve resource and scheduling conflicts in a matrixed organization.
• Implement process improvements using methodologies like Six Sigma to enhance project efficiency and success.
• Maintain and build relationships with insurance companies and clients.
• Negotiate and manage quotes, binders, endorsements, and renewals for existing customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Rally

Job description

Minimum 10+ Years of Experience required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
• Communicate project goals, progress, and risks effectively to all stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and control project risks to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Manage project budgets, including cost forecasting and reconciliation.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and financial constraints.

Team Coordination:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, and operations.
• Resolve resource and scheduling conflicts in a matrixed organization.

Process Improvement:

• Implement process improvements using methodologies like Six Sigma to enhance project efficiency and success.

Client Interaction:

• Maintain and build relationships with insurance companies and clients.
• Negotiate and manage quotes, binders, endorsements, and renewals for existing customers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the P&C insurance industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Insurance, or a related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance processes, regulations, and market trends.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Rally).
• Strategic thinking with a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.