IT PMO Associate (Nashville, TN / Jersey City, NJ)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

IT Project Management
PMO
JIRA
Wrike
financial industry
insurance
Project Management

Job Details

Title: IT PMO Associate

Location: Nashville, TN (or) Jersey City, NJ

Duration: 6 months C2H

Contract W2

Role Overview: As a Senior Associate in the IT Project Management Office (PMO), you will be instrumental in driving project success across our agile project environments. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in IT project management tools and methodologies, particularly within the insurance or financial industries. The position is open to contractors with a potential for contract-to-hire, based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage IT projects using agile methodologies to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
  • Administer and optimize project management tools such as JIRA and Wrike, including performing Wrike admin duties to enhance project tracking and reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including tracking project performance and reporting on progress to senior management.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in data management within the IT PMO, utilizing knowledge of the insurance and financial sectors to drive decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members or contractors, providing guidance and support to ensure project standards and deadlines are met.

Requirements:

  • Proven IT experience, particularly in managing agile projects within the insurance or financial industry.
  • Expertise in using project management software tools such as JIRA and Wrike; certification or significant experience as a Wrike administrator is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of the reinsurance business and its operational requirements.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Open to contractors, particularly those local to Nashville or Jersey City.