Technical Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities

As a confident, versatile, and results-oriented Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the insurance sector, I specialize in transformational delivery. My approach combines a deep understanding of industry best practices with a pragmatic methodology, leveraging both Agile and Waterfall project management frameworks. I have a strong reputation for exceptional project management and a hands-on approach to successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

In my role, I take complete ownership of project deliverables. This includes engaging with business stakeholders at the C-level and Board level, as well as with third-party vendors. My ability to rapidly build rapport and instill trust is facilitated by my excellent communication skills. I excel in leading onshore and offshore teams, empowering them to achieve ambitious results while creating a working environment that prioritizes performance, cohesion, and development.

I have a robust track record in driving change management and business transformation initiatives. My expertise encompasses service transition, project strategies, PMO implementation, and requirements gathering. I am adept at budgetary control and financial regulation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Risk management is a critical component of my role. I proactively identify and maintain risks throughout all project stages, serving as the single point of contact for the customer and the account team. I regularly participate in defect triage calls and key stakeholder meetings to keep all parties informed and aligned.

Desired candidate profile

Skills and Expertise

My extensive IT experience includes running development, support, and maintenance projects of varying sizes and complexities. I possess proven skills in executing projects, managing costs and deliverables, stakeholder management, revenue projection, and onboarding new teams. With a solid background in Agile methodologies, I have spent two years specifically as a manager, and I am well-versed in all Scrum activities.

I have practical experience in creating storyboards, defining story points, and managing efforts in JIRA and other project management tools. My familiarity with various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, along with software configuration management (SCM), build, deploy, and release processes, equips me to deliver effective project outcomes.

The Role and Opportunities

This role offers a unique opportunity to re-imagine and redesign technological processes to add value to business operations. With end-to-end project exposure across multiple technical stacks and cloud platforms, I thrive in environments that challenge me to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies. I value high visibility within organizations and relish the chance to interact with diverse teams, technology vendors, and implementation partners.