Senior IT Project Manager

Forrest T. Jones & Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee projects utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The role involves collaboration across teams, documenting projects, mentoring peers, and ensuring that all project management processes are followed to meet customer expectations and deliver on time.

Benefits

Company paid medical insurance

Voluntary dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in a software development organization.
• High level of technical acumen and business acumen in the insurance industry.
• Must be a constant learner in technologies and trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects using methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.
• Coordinate with IT teams and document projects using FTJ Enterprise Work Management toolset.
• Mentor other Project Managers and update project management plans continuously.

Skills

Project Management Expertise

Leadership

Analytical/Problem Solving

Interpersonal/Communication

Technical Acumen

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

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As an IT Project Manager you will be responsible for multiple projects using multiple methodologies such as Waterfall,

Agile and / or Kan Ban to manage projects. You will be responsible for working with subject matter experts and IT teams to manage demand, organize and ensure prioritized backlog/s, and effectively communicate delivery plans to multiple groups within and outside of IT. The projects will range from small to large and simple to complex. These projects will compete for the same resources and will have varying levels of requirements and timeline sensitivities. You will establish and implement project management processes and methodologies for the I.T. PPMT group to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Become intimately familiar with applications currently in use for FTJ and FSL.
• Coordinate with Application Development and Business teams to ensure that proper care is given in development and testing of all products created by or maintained by IT.
• Document projects using the FTJ Enterprise Work Management toolset.
• Review business and functional requirements to compile a full understanding of deliverables within a project.
• Continuously maintain and update project management plans as products evolve both during the initial development phases and post implementation add-on / break fix scenarios.
• Ensure that schedules are met and proactively address these issues with management.
• Continuously review project performance, update PPMT tools and brief management on progress.
• Develop reporting and dashboards as needed to give enterprise view of project status and report to management.
• Interact with stakeholders to communicate status.
• Mentor other Project Managers.
  
  

Qualifications

• Non-technical
• Project Management Expertise: Experience and working knowledge of “best practices” in developing and leading/managing projects to create solutions, plan, budget, and execute projects in support of customer objectives/goals. This includes the ability to work across the organization to plan for the supporting project/activities needed to successful implement customer programs/projects.
• Leadership: Willing to “take a position vs. managing a position;” ability to drive change within the organization; ability to build consensus/coalitions amongst divergent interests; acts with integrity; takes the initiative; exercises sound judgment; sets the example.
• Analytical/Problem Solving: Intellectual capacity and ability to gather, sort and analyze data and then develop logical conclusions; critical thinking skills; familiar with problem solving tools/techniques and able to communicate options, conclusions, and recommendations to both the business and the technology teams.
• Interpersonal/Communication: articulate and capable of conveying ideas clearly/concisely; sensitive to needs of the audience; ensures the customer, as well as service areas within IT are kept informed of plans, status, and current problems/challenges; manages around internal politics; empathetic, good listener.
• Technical
• Experience and working knowledge of industry “best practices” related to insurance brokerage, Third Party Administration (TPA), and underwriting systems.
• High level of technical acumen
• High level of business acumen as it relates to the insurance industry.
• Quickly understands the overall business strategy, to analyze the business processes, and to develop technical solutions to support the business strategy.
• Ability to mentor others through issues and if needed, facilitate resolution.
• Must be a constant learner. Staying up to date on industry knowledge and striving to learn about new and emerging technologies and trends in the Insurance and Securities space, as well as business practices and trends (including regulatory and compliance requirements).
• BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in substantially similar position.
• 5+ years of Project Management within a software development organization.
• Strong analytical skills are a must.
• Ability to create and execute plans given minimal written instructions.
• Ability to liaise with Development, business owners and internal stakeholders.
• Best if experienced with:
• Insurance Industry experience.
• EDI processing.
• Payment Card Industry data security standards (PCI DSS).
• Personal Health Information security standards (PHI).
• Insurance industry IT support and security.
• Laws, policies, procedures, or governance relevant to cybersecurity.
  
  

We offer comprehensive benefits to full time employees including company paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, Life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.

We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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