Sr. IT Project Manager

Overview

On Site

Depends on Experience

Contract - W2

Contract - Independent

Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Project Manager

Job Details

Position: Sr. IT Project Manager

Location: Local to Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid Onsite up to 4x/week)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Interview Mode: Video
Note: No relocation local candidates only

Role Overview

Pacific Life is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with deep experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in driving cross-functional IT projects. This role requires on-site presence in Newport Beach, CA up to 4 days per week and is ideal for a leader comfortable with fast-paced, dynamic environments in the insurance or financial services domain.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end IT project delivery using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and support Agile transformation efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal IT teams and third-party vendors.
Break down Epics into Features and Stories and manage the delivery lifecycle.
Monitor risks, issues, and timelines; report on KPIs and project health using PowerBI and related tools.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a collaborative team environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

7 10 years of progressive experience in project and program management.
Expertise in Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
Ability to break down work into manageable deliverables and track progress.
Strong skills in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and cross-functional leadership.
Proficient in tools like Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, SmartSheet, and capacity/resource planning tools.
High proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Working knowledge of PowerBI for reporting and data visualization.
Familiarity with IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, data, and enterprise software projects.
Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, IT, or a related field.

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