IT Project Manager

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related IT discipline

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated cross-functional project manager to join the IT PMO team who is eager to bring positive change. Role involves managing one of critical workstream with multiple development teams of platform transformation program requiring coordinating with upstream, downstream and integration applications. This role is a unique opportunity to join a team and company for a multi-year platform transformation, whose work will have a direct impact on company direction, our customers, and our industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Position comprises managing medium to large scale strategic IT projects as part of multiyear IT transformation program aligned to organizational goals & strategy
  Role encompasses understanding the Agile processes, partnering with Product Owner, business leadership/project teams
  Requires working with vendors/clients and keeping team focused by shielding/managing distractions to help deliver quality project on-time and on budget.
  Help bringing positive change, suggesting innovative, practical solutions to problems and managing projects across domains (technical/business)
  Desires taking up challenges & managing projects involving emerging technologies and methodologies.
  Work in hybrid working environment with flexibility to work onsite/remote as necessary
   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to project team9s) by managing project scheduling, RAID management, change management, and status reporting
  Project duties include requirements gathering, guiding internal customers through the project life cycle, and supporting go-live and post-implementation support.
  Create and maintain project documents in various capacities and regularly conduct internal and external project reviews to work to improve processes
  Manage/coordinate agile ceremonies with the Product Owners and concerned business partners and coach individuals in Agile processes and tools
  Help teams to clarify goals and activities to be on-track, ensure the correct use of agile process and monitor/eliminate team conflicts
  Understands a given business case, analyzes the results of any feasibility studies, and assists management with the core definition of a given project
  Works with Quality Assurance to assure results of deliverables meet accuracy standards and facilitates User Acceptance Testing
  Build relationships of trust across functions and organizations; communicate goals, timelines, and deliverables effectively across team
  Recommend improvements to established business processes while continuing to deliver high value in execution and tracking impact
  Refines and adjusts tactics to best suit organization and its project success.
  Assist peers and others in traditional and agile project management activities
  Other duties as defined by management, including RFI and RFP development and evaluation; vendor and partner management
   
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related IT discipline
  8+ years of relevant experience managing and delivering large scale projects with minimum 5 years in an Agile and SAFe environment
  Must be proficient with Agile Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps and Jira) as well as with presentation tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), etc.
  Excellent knowledge of Agile and Scrum with experience in coaching, mentoring and coaching junior Agile practitioners
  Experience participating in and facilitating discussions to Client solutions, capturing and transforming business and technology requirements
  Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated experience exercising mature judgment in delicate situations
  Demonstrated relationship management skills at the senior level with the capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization
  Should have leadership experience with the ability to earn trust while challenging the team to improve and operate outside its comfort zone
  Thought leadership and influencer to help providing an technology vision to enable business strategies.
  Self-starter that enjoys and thrives in connecting people and technology to solve complex problems at-scale
  Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent analytical and reasoning skills
  Ability to be collaborative with individuals from diverse disciplines to optimize results
  Experience implementing best practices and standards related to Agile scrum development & testing practices
   

PREFERRED:

• Scrum Master/PMP Certification is strongly preferred
  SAFe agile certification would be desirable
  Experience in IT transformation including digital initiatives is desirable
  Insurance and healthcare industry knowledge is recommended