IT Delivery Manager (Senior Project Manager)
Jersey City, NJ
DURATION: The hiring manager is looking to convert this person to a permanent employee within the next few months (pending performance)
LOCATION: On site at one of the *** IT Hubs - Charlotte or New Jersey
***NOTE FROM THE HIRING MANAGER***
In essence we are looking for an IT Delivery Manager (Senior Project Manager) with a very solid experience delivery enterprise application projects and understanding of insurance business.
***MUST HAVE SKILL: Strong IT Project management background, managing complex software implementation projects and strong understanding of the insurance business
***PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience running end to end system implementation projects within an insurance company
- Proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a highly skilled Program Delivery Lead to oversee the implementation of a new IT system for our global Underwriting business. This role will focus on managing vendor relationships and ensuring the delivery of a scalable SAAS solution within budget and on schedule. The system will be rolled out in the US and Canada, requiring close collaboration with business teams and external vendors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead the implementation of a SaaS core business system in ***
• Work with the SaaS vendor and Internal *** business and IT teams throughout the implementation
• Report the project progress at Steering Committee level
• Work with the vendor to create a detailed implementation plan
• Manage all workstreams during the implementation including the vendor and internal teams.
ONGOING TASKS:
• Manage, the plan execution, financial and other resources throughout the project execution
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure they deliver according to the plan and budget
• Facilitate business conversations and act as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors
• Present project updates and progress to stakeholders
TOP SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• IT Project management, in complex matrix organizations
• Insurance Experience:
- Fundamental understanding of insurance products, underwriting, documentation, and policy structures
• SAAS Applications:
- Experience working with third-party vendors to implement SAAS solutions
• Collaboration and Presentation Skills:
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to bring together business teams and stakeholders
- Strong presentation skills to influence and guide team members, regardless of direct reporting lines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience running implementation projects within an insurance company
• Proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to create detailed implementation roadmaps