Job Description

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and successfully completing projects within the allotted timeline and budget. This role demands strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across various business and IT departments. A Project Manager is a person who is passionate about organizing the team, creating and monitoring the plan, highlighting risk and finally successfully delivering projects on time. We are looking for the owner who owns the project till completion. Communication and emotional intelligence are critical for this role. This role will require the project manager to write requirements for some projects. Experience with user stories or use cases will be necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and define project goals, scope, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Create comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients/business and other staff members.
• Create a RACI for the team players to understand their role
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate proactively the status, issues, and risks involved in the project to all stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Partner SMEs and stakeholders on project vision, requirements definition, and alignment.
• Work with business teams across the organization.
• Guide the teams on best practices and SDLC of technology project delivery
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact. Use Agile framework.
• In some projects as a Business analyst and product owner documentation requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data gathering and analysis, and phases of the project life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience working and most importantly communication with business stakeholders. Experience being a servant leader.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. A good understanding of the Agile framework.
• Understanding/experience of the insurance industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Including Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Smartsheet project management templates
• Self-directed, and takes ownership requiring minimal supervision while achieving consistent, timely delivery of objectives.]
• Technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and/or web technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and project management tools.
• Knowledge of documenting requirements in use case or user story format
• Exceptional leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and deadlines.
• PMP is a Must, must have insurance industry experience
• Familiarity with data warehouses is a big plus.
• 8+ years' experience as a proven IT project manager. Familiarity with product management is a big plus.
• Minimum 3 days a week in one of the company’s US offices

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, 3 days per week,

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