Kforce Inc
SDLC Project Manager (Insurance or Finance)
Base Pay Range
$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr
Responsibilities
Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes
Perform day-to-day management of all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and budget; Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners/ stakeholders; Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not met
Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, gate reviews and all other project management documentation
Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding
Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define project scopes and schedules; Collaborate with these stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources; Work with business analysts and architects to translate these business needs into clearly documented detailed requirements and functional specifications
Provide regular status updates and maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance
Communicate with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and requirements that may impact strategic direction
Stay abreast of AI trends and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and application within ongoing and future projects
Requirements
5+ years of project management experience for application and data integration projects
Proven experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects - independently
Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (MS Project, Planview, SharePoint, etc.)
Detailed knowledge of project management and software development life cycle methodologies
Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions
Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment
Multi-disciplinary information technology familiarity with proven systems deployment experience
Expertise with all aspects of requirements and testing processes
Detail-oriented and extremely organized
Strong business planning, organizing, prioritizing and analytical skills
Strong analytical abilities
Skilled in working across organizational boundaries, bringing together people with diverse perspectives and experience to find solutions
Excellent written and verbal (business) communications skills
Personal time management skills and ability to meet individual and team deadlines
Ability to translate business needs into IT deliverables
Possess the ability to successfully apply waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies
Able to handle multiple priorities and proactively identify risks to project timelines
Team player who works well with technical and business resources
Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus, but not required
CPCU Designation or advanced degree is a plus, but not required
Background in Commercial Insurance desired
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & AD&D insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Location Flexibility Hybrid onsite 3 days a week from one of these locations: Conshohocken, PA; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; New York City, NY; Purchase, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Fargo, ND; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, IL; Lenexa, KS; Lubbock, TX; Mt Juliet, TN; Topeka, KS.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Opportunity Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Application Notice By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Responsibilities
Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes
Perform day-to-day management of all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and budget; Coordinate all project activities with IT project team members and business owners/ stakeholders; Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not met
Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, gate reviews and all other project management documentation
Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding
Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define project scopes and schedules; Collaborate with these stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources; Work with business analysts and architects to translate these business needs into clearly documented detailed requirements and functional specifications
Provide regular status updates and maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance
Communicate with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and requirements that may impact strategic direction
Stay abreast of AI trends and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and application within ongoing and future projects
Requirements
5+ years of project management experience for application and data integration projects
Proven experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects - independently
Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (MS Project, Planview, SharePoint, etc.)
Detailed knowledge of project management and software development life cycle methodologies
Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions
Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment
Multi-disciplinary information technology familiarity with proven systems deployment experience
Expertise with all aspects of requirements and testing processes
Detail-oriented and extremely organized
Strong business planning, organizing, prioritizing and analytical skills
Strong analytical abilities
Skilled in working across organizational boundaries, bringing together people with diverse perspectives and experience to find solutions
Excellent written and verbal (business) communications skills
Personal time management skills and ability to meet individual and team deadlines
Ability to translate business needs into IT deliverables
Possess the ability to successfully apply waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies
Able to handle multiple priorities and proactively identify risks to project timelines
Team player who works well with technical and business resources
Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus, but not required
CPCU Designation or advanced degree is a plus, but not required
Background in Commercial Insurance desired
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & AD&D insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Location Flexibility Hybrid onsite 3 days a week from one of these locations: Conshohocken, PA; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; New York City, NY; Purchase, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Fargo, ND; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, IL; Lenexa, KS; Lubbock, TX; Mt Juliet, TN; Topeka, KS.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Opportunity Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Application Notice By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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