IT Project Manager - Hybrid NY

ROLE LOCATIONS:
Must be local to one of these locations - 3 days onsite a week

New York City, NY;
Purchase, NY;
Garden City, NY;
Morristown, NJ;
Conshohocken, PA;
Charlotte, NC;
Alpharetta, GA

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and manage large scale projects that may include infrastructure, migration and integration. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of this mission-critical project, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and timelines. This role requires expertise in enterprise software migrations and cloud technologies, as well as strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end migration projects which may include migrating from on premise environment to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budgets for both systems.
• Ensure project alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ensure performance of implementation vendor(s).

• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and met.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executive leadership, in a clear and timely manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth migration. Proactively address issues and roadblocks to minimize project delays and disruptions.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, testers, and business analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation across migration or integration efforts.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to achieve project goals.

• Work closely with technical teams.
• Ensure data integrity, system interoperability, and security during migration processes.
• Oversee testing and validation of the migrated systems to ensure functionality and performance.

• Manage project financials, ensuring costs are controlled and align with financial expectations.
• Allocate resources effectively, balancing priorities across multiple project tasks.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities, decisions, and outcomes for both systems.
• Provide bi-weekly reports and updates to leadership on project status, performance metrics, and lessons learned.

• 8+ years of IT project management with a focus on M&A, migration, IT integration or large scale IT projects.
• Expertise in cloud technologies, including cloud migration strategies, data security, and performance optimization.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale IT integrations across multiple regions or business units
• 3+ years’ experience within Commercial Insurance preferred.
• Skilled in applying waterfall, agile, and hybrid project-delivery methodologies for traditional initiatives.
• Detailed knowledge of project management (PMLC), software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions and bridge business and IT priorities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships, ensuring alignment between IT deliverables and business objectives.
• Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Proficiency in managing vendor relationships
• Experience with change management and risk management strategies.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage complex projects and maintain focus on both the big picture and finer details.
• Strong analytical, managerial, and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, proactively identify risks to project timelines, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms and vice versa.
• Proficient in fostering collaboration between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding of goals and objectives.

• B.A. / B.S. degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus but not required.