IT Project Manager

E-Solutions Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing IT projects on a daily basis, utilizing the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies. This role involves coordinating project activities, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliverables, and collaborating with stakeholders to align business needs with IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes.
• Manage all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project activities with IT project team members and business stakeholders.
• Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when necessary.
• Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, and other project documentation.
• Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding.
• Define project scopes and schedules in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into detailed requirements and functional specifications with business analysts and architects.
• Provide regular status updates and maintain metrics for team performance transparency.
• Communicate project risk analysis, status, and requirements to executive leadership.
• Stay updated on AI trends and evaluate their potential impact on projects.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements for projects.
• Identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.
• Perform additional projects and assignments as needed.

Requirements

• 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 is highly desired.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for managing cross-functional team discussions.
• Strong management skills to achieve results in a matrix management environment.
• Ability to translate business needs into IT deliverables.
• Experience applying waterfall, agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary information technology and proven systems deployment experience.
• Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (MS Project, Planview, SharePoint, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus, but not required.
• CPCU Designation or advanced degree is a plus, but not required.