Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Construction, Consulting, Copying Machines, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Emerging Technology, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Income Statements, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Leadership, National Sales, Offshoring, Operations Management, Photocopy, Physical Demands, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Reinsurance, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales Pipeline, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Architecture, Snowflake Schema, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Worker's Compensation
Title Technical Program Manager (APM)
Client: Arch Insurance
Duration: Contract to Hire
Location: Jersey City, NJ Hybrid or Remote
Mandatory Skills: Expert in Snowflake, Data Warehousing, SQL and P&C Insurance.
Notes: High-Pressure Environment - The role involves numerous meetings, late hours, and strict delivery timelines for financial reporting and income statements.
Job Description
Position Summary
As the Technical Program Manager (APM), you will be the driving force behind the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform for Arch Insurance. This is a critical role requiring a deep understanding of the P&C Insurance domain and cutting-edge cloud data technologies. The environment is high-pressure and focuses heavily on production support, coordinating daily, monthly, and quarterly data loads, and managing live views rather than pure development.
Mandatory Skillsets & Qualifications
- Professional Experience: 12 15+ years of experience in IT delivery and program management.
- Domain Expertise: Mandatory background in Property & Casualty (PNC) Insurance, including the Policy and Claims lifecycle and Reinsurance.
- PNC Specific Knowledge: Proficiency in specific lines of business such as Workers Compensation, General Liability, Automotive, Property, or Surety.
- Insurance Terminology: Must understand industry-specific language such as coverage, perils, gross premium, and gross claim.
- Technical Proficiency: Proven success delivering Snowflake (expert level) or similar cloud data platforms, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses.
- Data Engineering: Strong understanding of data ingestion frameworks (ETL/ELT), SQL, and data modeling.
- Technology Stack: Familiarity with Data Bricks and working on the "data side" of applications rather than front-end development.
- Certifications: Cloud certifications (specifically Azure) and data-related certifications (specifically Snowflake) are required.
- Emerging Tech: Exposure to GenAI use cases within the insurance industry.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Delivery: Lead technical execution of the data platform using Agile (Scrum) methodologies from inception to completion.
- Production Support Oversight: Manage the pressure of supporting 14 to 15 existing live views, plus additional views for National Accounts, Construction, and Entertainment lines.
- Data Pipeline Supervision: Oversee complex pipelines moving data from source systems through Abstract, Validation, and Data Store layers.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary communicator for senior leadership and coordinate between numerous APMs and offshore/onshore teams.
- Operational Management: Manage RAG status, project budgets, forecasting, and late-hour coordination required in a high-pressure production environment.
- Governance: Enforce data architecture standards, security policies, and best practices for data lineage and quality.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's in Information technology, Computer Science or related field.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Physical Demands
This position requires the frequent and repetitive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Hand and finger dexterity is required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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