IT Project Manager

Role : IT Project Manager

Location : Purchase, NY; New York, NY; Morristown, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA

Work Model - Hybrid

Type : Contract

ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead and oversee IT integration activities for merger and acquisitions (M&A) projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering seamless IT integrations between merging organizations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and alignment with strategic business objectives. This role requires expertise in managing complex IT projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business leaders, and external stakeholders.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
12+ years of IT project management with a focus on M&A or IT integration projects.
Detailed knowledge of project management (PMLC), software development life cycle (SDLC) implementation methodologies.
Proven track record of managing large-scale IT integrations across multiple regions or business units.
3+ years' experience within Commercial Insurance.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions and bridge business and IT priorities.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships, ensuring alignment between IT deliverables and business objectives.
Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable IT deliverables, including AI-based solutions
Skilled in applying waterfall, agile, and hybrid project-delivery methodologies for traditional initiatives.
Possess multi-disciplinary information technology knowledge with proven systems integration experience, including AI technologies, data pipelines, and infrastructure.
Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (e.g., MS Project).
Experience with change management and risk management strategies.

Tekshapers 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.