IT Project Manager

Must have skills:

• 5+ years of project management experience for application and data integration projects.
• Detailed knowledge of project management and software development life cycle methodologies.
• Proven experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects – independently.
• Background in Commercial Insurance desired.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for managing IT projects on a day-to-day basis using the Project Management Life Cycle process and deliverables.

• Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes. These objectives include
• Perform day-to-day management of all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and budget. Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners/stakeholders. Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not being met.
• Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, gate reviews and all other project management documentation.
• Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding.
• Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define project scopes and schedules. Collaborate with these stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources. Work with business analysts and architects to translate these business needs into clearly documented detailed requirements and functional specifications.
• Provide regular status updates and maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance.
• Communicate with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and requirements that may impact strategic direction.
• Stay abreast of AI trends and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and application within ongoing and future projects.
• Ensure that projects comply with audit requirements.
• Identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.
• Perform additional projects and assignments as needed.