Project Manager

Project Manager

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.

Estimation and Planning: Drive accurate project estimations, including effort, timeline, and resource planning, ensuring realistic project commitments and on-time delivery.

Customer Handling: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their queries, and ensuring high customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management and quality assurance, to define project requirements and ensure seamless project execution and delivery.

Experience:

• Minimum 18+ years of industry experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in managerial roles overseeing teams and projects.
• Experience leading end to end delivery, meeting account objectives, managing Application outsourcing, Managed Services engagement for large Insurance (Life & Annuity) clients.
• Manages business development, identifies and develops new opportunities
• Manages project financials , P&L
• Proven ability to lead and deliver large-scale software development projects, with a track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience with Micro Focus tools and COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 for z/OS, Assembler, PL/I, Rexx, flat/sequential files, GDGs, and VSAM.
• Strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Implementation of cloud migration and conversion projects.

Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, conduct regular one-on-one meetings, and drive performance assessments and career development planning.

Strategic Execution: Contribute to the software engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational technology goals and business objectives.

Agile Process Leadership: Oversee agile development processes, including sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives, while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Technical Oversight: Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to maintain high standards of code quality, design, and technical excellence.

Project Monitoring: Track project progress, identify risks, and resolve any issues that may affect project timelines or outcomes.

Team Culture: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Basic Qualifications:

Leadership Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and team leadership abilities, with demonstrated success in managing diverse engineering teams.

Product Knowledge: Experience with Vantage and wmA products is a significant advantage.

Project Management: Expertise in managing software projects, including resource planning, timeline tracking, and risk mitigation.

Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of the US Insurance domain, particularly Life and Annuity products.

Conversion and Migration: Proven expertise in driving end-to-end conversion and migration projects.

Advanced Education: A master’s degree in a related field is a plus. Certifications: Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or technical certifications are highly desirable.

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape and drive impactful projects while mentoring a high-performing team. Your extensive experience in enterprise software development, combined with domain expertise in insurance, will enable you to lead transformative initiatives and deliver measurable business value.

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Experience Level

Senior Level