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POSITION | Sr. IT Project Manager |
LOCATION | Local to Newport beach, CA and no relocation please. Hybrid- Onsite (maybe 4x/week) |
DURATION | 6+ months |
INTERVIEW TYPE | Video |
REQUIRED SKILLS | 7-10 years progressive experience in program/project management skills, techniques and methodology (Waterfall & Agile). Demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, and ability to coach teams on Agile adoption and continuous improvement. Experience in breaking Epics into smaller, manageable Features and user stories. Strong analytical skills to assess the impact of new features and changes on the overall project timeline and deliverables. Excellent interpersonal skills, exhibit poise and exercise diplomacy in communication, ability to influence others toward consensus, conflict management and decision-making, and to direct work for project office colleague(s). Must be a self-starter, have demonstrated experience in a lead role, be well organized, able to coordinate multiple work streams, effectively manage their time and be a strong leader who can adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities. Experience working with and demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire, cross-functional teams, including IT and third-party vendors. Proficiency in using varied project management tools including Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, SmartSheet, and any capacity/resource management tools. Highly skilled in MS productivity tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel). Working knowledge of visualization/analytics tools including PowerBI. Strong in critical thinking, data analysis and reporting, risk and controls, and process improvement. Knowledge of IT topics such as infrastructure, software development, data, cloud, digital transformation and technology solutions commonly used in the industry. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs. A passion for learning and a desire to grow. Ability to apply new skills while dealing with ambiguity. A bachelor s degree in information systems or it related field.
What will make you stand out: Background in strategic management and/or management consulting advantageous. MBA, PMP and/or Agile certifications, or other relevant study. Experience working in the insurance or related financial services industry |