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Senior IT Project Manager
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Coverys .
The
Senior IT Project Manager
will lead complex cross‑functional initiatives that advance the company's modernization of core insurance systems, digital platforms, and enterprise analytics capabilities.
In addition to leading high‑profile initiatives, this role will establish a traditional project management discipline, organizational change management, and Agile delivery practices to ensure technology programs are executed efficiently, within scope and budget, and aligned with Coverys’ mission to support the healthcare community through innovative insurance and risk management solutions.
The
Senior IT Project Manager
has a deep understanding of standard project and change management practices required to successfully execute technology initiatives, excels at stakeholder management, and can bridge the gap between business and technology teams in a dynamic, compliance‑driven environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead multiple mid‑to‑large scale projects across insurance technology portfolios (e.g., policy administration, billing, claims, cloud migrations, risk analytics, or digital experience).
Manage all aspects of project delivery—scope, schedule, cost, risks, and dependencies—using Agile or Waterfall approach where appropriate.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Leads to plan sprints, track delivery progress, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, and executive dashboards to ensure transparency and accountability.
Drive decision‑making and issue resolution across business, IT, and vendor teams.
Change Management & Adoption
Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies.
Partner with IT & business leads on projects to assess organizational readiness and stakeholder impact.
Create communication, training, and engagement plans that minimize resistance and accelerate adoption.
Support end‑user enablement through targeted education, feedback loops, and reinforcement mechanisms.
Measure adoption and effectiveness, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between business units (Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Risk, Operations) for strategic multi‑year initiatives and IT delivery teams.
Prepare executive updates, steering committee materials, and project status reports highlighting key metrics and risks.
Ensure effective communication and alignment among cross‑functional stakeholders.
Financial & Vendor Management
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
Oversee deliverables, SOW compliance, and partner performance (e.g., system integrators, software vendors).
Governance & Compliance
Adhere to Coverys standards, audit, and compliance requirements.
Manage change control, documentation, and traceability for compliance.
Continuous Improvement
Establish project management delivery standards for the IT organization & own the best practices required, guiding and coaching leaders (both business and IT) in use of those standards.
Mentor Scrum Leads on delivery best practices.
Contribute to Agile transformation efforts and continuous improvement of project governance.
Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and servant leadership.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or related field 8+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 4 years of delivering projects in an insurance or financial services environment.
Proven track record of leading Agile or hybrid projects involving multiple teams and vendors.
Demonstrated experience with organizational change management or business transformation initiatives.
Deep understanding of insurance processes — Policy, Billing, Claims, Underwriting, and/or Risk.
Strong proficiency with project and Agile management tools.
Preferred
PMP certification or Agile Project Management (PMI-ACP).
Experience with Duck Creek, Guidewire, Workday, Salesforce, or Data Warehouse programs.
Familiarity with cloud‑based transformation, data governance, and compliance.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership presence with executive audiences.
Core Competencies
Strategic Delivery & Execution Excellence
Business and Technical Agility
Change Management
Risk, Budget, and Vendor Management
Stakeholder Influence and Communication
Servant Leadership and Coaching Mindset
Continuous Improvement Orientation
The base salary range for this role is $129,500-$152,400. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience and education.
If you're a caring and customer focused individual who enjoys working with passionate team members, Coverys is the right company for you!
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Senior IT Project Manager
role at
Coverys .
The
Senior IT Project Manager
will lead complex cross‑functional initiatives that advance the company's modernization of core insurance systems, digital platforms, and enterprise analytics capabilities.
In addition to leading high‑profile initiatives, this role will establish a traditional project management discipline, organizational change management, and Agile delivery practices to ensure technology programs are executed efficiently, within scope and budget, and aligned with Coverys’ mission to support the healthcare community through innovative insurance and risk management solutions.
The
Senior IT Project Manager
has a deep understanding of standard project and change management practices required to successfully execute technology initiatives, excels at stakeholder management, and can bridge the gap between business and technology teams in a dynamic, compliance‑driven environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead multiple mid‑to‑large scale projects across insurance technology portfolios (e.g., policy administration, billing, claims, cloud migrations, risk analytics, or digital experience).
Manage all aspects of project delivery—scope, schedule, cost, risks, and dependencies—using Agile or Waterfall approach where appropriate.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Leads to plan sprints, track delivery progress, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, and executive dashboards to ensure transparency and accountability.
Drive decision‑making and issue resolution across business, IT, and vendor teams.
Change Management & Adoption
Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new systems, processes, and technologies.
Partner with IT & business leads on projects to assess organizational readiness and stakeholder impact.
Create communication, training, and engagement plans that minimize resistance and accelerate adoption.
Support end‑user enablement through targeted education, feedback loops, and reinforcement mechanisms.
Measure adoption and effectiveness, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary liaison between business units (Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Risk, Operations) for strategic multi‑year initiatives and IT delivery teams.
Prepare executive updates, steering committee materials, and project status reports highlighting key metrics and risks.
Ensure effective communication and alignment among cross‑functional stakeholders.
Financial & Vendor Management
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
Oversee deliverables, SOW compliance, and partner performance (e.g., system integrators, software vendors).
Governance & Compliance
Adhere to Coverys standards, audit, and compliance requirements.
Manage change control, documentation, and traceability for compliance.
Continuous Improvement
Establish project management delivery standards for the IT organization & own the best practices required, guiding and coaching leaders (both business and IT) in use of those standards.
Mentor Scrum Leads on delivery best practices.
Contribute to Agile transformation efforts and continuous improvement of project governance.
Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and servant leadership.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or related field 8+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 4 years of delivering projects in an insurance or financial services environment.
Proven track record of leading Agile or hybrid projects involving multiple teams and vendors.
Demonstrated experience with organizational change management or business transformation initiatives.
Deep understanding of insurance processes — Policy, Billing, Claims, Underwriting, and/or Risk.
Strong proficiency with project and Agile management tools.
Preferred
PMP certification or Agile Project Management (PMI-ACP).
Experience with Duck Creek, Guidewire, Workday, Salesforce, or Data Warehouse programs.
Familiarity with cloud‑based transformation, data governance, and compliance.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership presence with executive audiences.
Core Competencies
Strategic Delivery & Execution Excellence
Business and Technical Agility
Change Management
Risk, Budget, and Vendor Management
Stakeholder Influence and Communication
Servant Leadership and Coaching Mindset
Continuous Improvement Orientation
The base salary range for this role is $129,500-$152,400. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location, skill set, experience and education.
If you're a caring and customer focused individual who enjoys working with passionate team members, Coverys is the right company for you!
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