SDLC Project Manager (Insurance or Finance)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a SDLC Project Manager (Insurance or Finance). The SDLC Project Manager is responsible for managing IT projects on a day-to-day basis using the Project Management Life Cycle process and deliverables. This role must work hybrid onsite 3 days a week from one of these locations: Conshohocken, PA; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; New York City, NY; Purchase, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Fargo, ND; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, IL; Lenexa, KS; Lubbock, TX; Mt Juliet, TN; Topeka, KS.

Responsibilities:
* Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes
* Perform day-to-day management of all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and budget; Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners/ stakeholders; Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not met
* Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, gate reviews and all other project management documentation
* Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding
* Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define project scopes and schedules; Collaborate with these stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources; Work with business analysts and architects to translate these business needs into clearly documented detailed requirements and functional specifications
* Provide regular status updates and maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance
* Communicate with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and requirements that may impact strategic direction
* Stay abreast of AI trends and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and application within ongoing and future projects

REQUIREMENTS:
* B.A/B.S degree
* Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus, but not required
* CPCU Designation or advanced degree is a plus, but not required
* 5+ years of project management experience for application and data integration projects
* Proven experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects - independently
* Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (MS Project, Planview, SharePoint, etc.)
* Detailed knowledge of project management and software development life cycle methodologies
* Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions
* Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment
* Multi-disciplinary information technology familiarity with proven systems deployment experience
* Expertise with all aspects of requirements and testing processes
* Detail-oriented and extremely organized
* Strong business planning, organizing, prioritizing and analytical skills
* Strong analytical abilities
* Skilled in working across organizational boundaries, bringing together people with diverse perspectives and experience to find solutions
* Excellent written and verbal (business) communications skills
* Personal time management skills and ability to meet individual and team deadlines
* Ability to translate business needs into IT deliverables
* Possess the ability to successfully apply waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies
* Be able to handle multiple priorities and proactively identify risks to project timelines
* Team player who works well with technical and business resources
* Background in Commercial Insurance desired

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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