Insurance Project Manager

Job Details

Job Category: Actuarial & Product

Job Summary: The Insurance Project Manager is responsible for driving the implementation of technology projects across the company with high level direction from business stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of the insurance industry, the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and take an aggressive approach at moving things forward to completion. The candidate should understand the insurance workflow at a detailed level with the ability to answer detailed questions on requirements and adept to make decisions to move projects forward and prioritize accordingly.

The Insurance Project Manager will drive continuous improvement, planning, project prioritization, and resource optimization to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Work on implementations of new products and initiatives with direction from business stakeholders.
• Answer detailed questions about requirements on behalf of the business stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of business analysts, prioritizing their work and ensuring goals are met.
• Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource capacity with the technical project managers.
• Collaborate with executives to prioritize initiatives and manage the project intake process.
• Collaborate with product, underwriting, actuarial, compliance, sales and operations teams to create product requirements.
• Establish project governance standards including templates and change control processes.
• Guide project managers, business analysts and cross-functional teams throughout project life cycles.
• Serve as a key point of contact between project teams, executives, and business units.
• Facilitate communication, alignment, and decision‑making across stakeholders.
• Present clear, concise project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Promote a high‑performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• In‑depth knowledge of insurance products and the insurance workflow.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to work with standard office technology, including Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel).

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Insurance (or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in product management or related role.
• 2+ years’ of people management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects to completion.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Utilization of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Preferred Requirements:

• MBA or other advanced degrees are a plus.
• Experience working with the Guidewire Insurance Suite (specifically Policy Center).

Salary: Starting at $145,000 annually. Candidate's skills, experience and abilities will be taken into consideration for final offer.

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