Lead IT Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

User Stories
Collaboration
Project Scoping
Documentation
Budget
Cost Estimation
Status Reports
Reporting
Business Intelligence
Databricks
SLA
PMP
Scrum
Cloud Computing
Data Lake
Microsoft Power BI
Insurance
Reinsurance
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Skills
Management
Leadership
Negotiations
Analytical Skill
Project Management
IT Project Management
Agile
Waterfall
Software Development
Data Management
Microsoft Azure
JIRA
ADO
MEAN Stack
Customer Service
Training And Development
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Lead IT Project Manager for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Reinsurance clients in NY, NY.
(This role is hybrid, on site in mid-town 3x per week)

Responsibilities:
  • Develop project plans and timelines and coordinate with the workstream leads and business owner. Maintain backlogs, user stories and task boards
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to provide updates, status and manage expectations.
  • Manage cross-functional teams, including data analyst, engineers and stakeholders ensuring collaboration and alignment towards project goals.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans as needed.
  • Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
  • Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking and reporting
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, adjusting plans as necessary to stay on track.
  • Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Conduct project evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement.
Required Skills:
  • 8-10 years experience
  • experience managing data reporting and bi projects (Azure projects), need person to understand creating the reports and delivering
  • Databricks experience, which is what they are using (load time, SLA's security)
  • Data Factory
  • PMP or Scrum Master
  • Azure cloud experience
  • Data lake experience
  • PowerBi experience
  • ADO (preferred) or JIRA
  • Business Knowledge: Insurance/Reinsurance knowledge is a plus
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions quickly.
  • Time Management: Excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project objectives.
  • Negotiation Skills: Capable of negotiating with vendors, stakeholders, and team members to achieve project goals.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess project performance and make data-driven decisions.
  • Project Management Methodologies: Proficient in IT project management methodologies, both Agile and Waterfall.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development processes, data management principles, methodologies and tools, Azure fundamentals, Proficiency in Jira or ADO is preferred


SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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