Ascot Group is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to manage IT projects to be completed with high quality, on-time, on-budget, and in-scope.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in delivery of large-scale IT application implementation projects
- Implementation experience with both off-the-shelf products and custom developed applications
- Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies( waterfall, agile and kanban) and best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- 10 plus years of professional experience in project management or similar field
- Experience in outsourcing work to outside vendors to achieve deliverables
- Proven track record in delivering program/projects on-time, on-budget, and in-scope
Responsibilities
- Manage the initiative(s) successfully through all project phases within the given constraints of time, budget, scope, and quality
- Identify and manage cross-application dependencies and risks, working closely with technical leads and architects
- Create and manage a realistic and credible project plan. Negotiate project deliverables, milestones, and target dates.
- Work closely with the support team(s) to prepare for and manage the transition and warranty period
- Define project goals, success criteria and expectations with stakeholders
- Effectively identify and manage change requests
- Learn and conform to all established IT governance and project delivery processes.
Other
- Experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry required
- Exposure to Captives insurance and Program Business is highly preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to manage teams that consist of both company employees and third parties.
- Very strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
