AI Project Manager (Insurance Industry)

W2 ONLY, NO C2C
100% REMOTE
EST OR CST Time Zones ONLY
Top Skills REQUIRED:
1. Project Management experience within the Insurance industry supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, specifically working with vendors through RFP process, implementation, and accountability (current vendors include Cytora, Sixfold AI, Unqork AI, etc.)
2. Ability to manage internal and external parties through partner qualification, expectation, managing risks and timely deliverables
3. Strong executive level presence, proven history of working across various lines of business and holding teams accountable to timelines and deliverables
Description
Overview:
Our client is seeking a Project Manager to support the multiple AI workstreams through the selection, onboarding and management of third party vendors and products. This role requires hands-on project management of complex knowledge of claims and underwriting as well as how AI can support business growth. The ideal candidate will play a critical role as the organization undertakes a major modernization efforts. This includes working closely with claims, IT, and operational teams to align business processes, minimize service disruptions, and maximize the benefits of the new platform for both internal users and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate partner selection, ensure they are exceeding their deliverables and partnering with them to reduce risk
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables for transformation initiatives, closely collaborating with claims operations to align project milestones with the platform transition schedule.
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing solutions and escalation processes as needed
Facilitate collaboration between business, technical, and vendor teams to ensure successful project outcomes, including facilitating knowledge transfer and training for users adapting to the new claims processing system.
Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to key stakeholders and executive sponsors
Required Qualifications:
Strong project management experience, ideally in the insurance industry and with exposure to policy administration processing platform implementations or upgrades.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with claims, IT, and vendor partners during large-scale platform changes.
Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, preferably with experience supporting insurance system upgrades or replacements.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables for data transformation initiatives, with close alignment to claims operations and platform upgrade activities.
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing solutions and escalation processes as needed to protect claims data integrity and compliance throughout the migration.
Facilitate collaboration between business, technical, and vendor teams to ensure successful data migration and project outcomes, especially for users impacted by the new claims processing platform.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.