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IT Project Manager

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$108K - $128K/yr

IT Project Manager - Contract (1 Year) Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite), Preferred East Coast (NJ, NY, PA, NC, GA), also Chicago, Houston Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US ...

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IT Project Manager

California SoftTech, Inc.

Manhattan, NY • Hybrid

$108K - $128K/yr

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Posted 2 days ago

Job description

IT Project Manager – Contract (1 Year)
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite), Preferred East Coast (NJ, NY, PA, NC, GA), also Chicago, Houston
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US (, Work Visa, etc.)
Client: Sompo International
 
Role Summary:
Client seeks a mid-level IT Project Manager to oversee planning and execution of mid-sized to large IT initiatives, including application, integration, and AI-enabled solutions. The role partners with business and technology stakeholders to manage requirements, resources, risks, and delivery across the full project lifecycle, adhering to governance, SDLC, and PMLC standards.
 
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end project management for complex IT initiatives (Guidewire, ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter, AI integration)
Manage day-to-day execution, documentation, scope, resources, risks, and delivery
Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and technical teams
Monitor project performance, report status, communicate risks, ensure compliance
Manage cross-project dependencies, resolve conflicts proactively
Stay current on emerging technologies and assess applicability to project delivery
Manage large teams (20+), budgets ($1M+), and offshore teams
Handle 2–3 moderately complex projects simultaneously
 
Must-Have Skills:
5+ years IT project management (application development, data integration)
Strong knowledge of SDLC, PMLC, PMO processes
Experience in insurance or banking
Proven experience with Guidewire, ClaimsCenter, PolicyCenter
Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid methodologies
MS Project, SharePoint
Experience with offshore teams
 
Nice-to-Have Skills:
AI integration experience
CPCU designation or advanced degree
PMP certification
General Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder relationship-building skills
 
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent relevant work experience
 
Winning Criteria:
Integration Expertise:
Proven hands-on success delivering large-scale, end-to-end IT integration, modernization, and application development projects involving multiple systems, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
 
Hands-On Delivery Management:
Strong evidence of day-to-day project execution including RAID management, dependency tracking, sprint/release coordination, cutover planning, executive status reporting, and issue resolution.
 
Methodology Mastery:
Strong expertise in Waterfall and Hybrid delivery models; must be comfortable operating in structured, non-Agile environments with formal stage gates and governance.
 
Process Depth:
Comprehensive working knowledge of PMLC and SDLC with demonstrated ownership of project charters, schedules, risk logs, communication plans, testing coordination, deployment, and operational readiness.
Technical Delivery Alignment:
Ability to work closely with architects, engineering, QA, infrastructure, and business teams to drive execution and translate business requirements into actionable technical deliverables.
 
Industry Background:
Preferred experience in Commercial Insurance (P&C) or Financial Services with understanding of policy administration, claims, underwriting, billing, and core insurance workflows.

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