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RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a GuideWire Policy Center Project Manager. The IT Project Manager is responsible for managing IT projects on a day-to-day basis using the Project Management Life Cycle process and deliverables.
Summary:Project Management for Application related projects; preferably Guidewire Claim Center experience and/or P&C Claims and Policy admin systems related experience.Responsibilities: Develop and manage plans/schedules/deliverables for small to large sized projects Manage project timelines, activities, resources and budgets Provide regular status updates and Executive Status updates as needed Manage stakeholder expectations and negotiate with project stakeholders to determine most accurate and appropriate definition of project scope and schedule Work closely with technical resources and business analysts in the interpretation of requirements and the translation into design specifications Liaise between developers, architects, business analysts and QA analysts; Foster clear communication between the disciplines Ensure that projects comply with audit requirements Work closely with outsourced development vendors as needed Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not being met Maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance Resolve conflicting priories in scope, schedule and cost for projects among various stakeholder groups Facilitate discussion, decision making and conflict resolution Remove impediments by engaging the right personnel and/or finding the right solution Additional projects and assignments as neededREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5+ years of Project Management experience PMP certification desired Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus, but not required CPCU Designation or advanced degree is a plus, but not required Strong background in IT project management with detailed knowledge of the software development life cycle methodologies Background in Admitted Commercial Insurance and Reinsurance desired Proven experience managing small to mid-sized IT projects independently Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects which span both business and IT disciplines Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment Ability to translate business needs into IT deliverables Strong business planning, organizing, prioritizing and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to successfully apply Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies Multi-disciplinary information technology familiarity with proven systems deployment experience Experience using PM tools (MS Project, SharePoint, VSTS, etc.) Expertise with all aspects of requirements and testing processes Detail-oriented and good 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 Be able to handle multiple priorities and proactively identify risks to project timelines Team player who works well with technical and business resourcesKforce 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.Vacancy caducado!