IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technology projects that support the company’s business and operational objectives. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities independently, and work effectively with business and IT teams in a matrixed organization., * Manage multiple IT projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, resources, and change requests.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT and business resources in a matrixed environment.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, security, data, and business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate requirements, testing, implementation, and production deployments.
• Manage third-party vendors and implementation partners as needed.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies based on project needs.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation and reporting.
• Exercise independent judgment and escalate issues appropriately.
• Adapt to changing priorities and business requirements while maintaining project commitments.
• Provide exceptional service and communication to internal business partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Required experience with Guidewire or a comparable Guidewire implementation/environment.
• Experience managing enterprise application implementations, upgrades, integrations, or technology projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and/or hybrid project methodologies.
• Understanding of SDLC, application integrations, cybersecurity, cloud/SaaS, and enterprise IT environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence without direct authority., * P&C insurance industry experience.
• Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, BillingCenter, or related Guidewire products.
• PMP, CAPM, CSM, or other project management certification.
• Experience with cloud migrations, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, or enterprise application projects.
• Experience managing technology vendors and implementation partners.

Work Environment

This position is based in Tampa, Florida and requires the ability to work effectively in a professional office and technology environment. Occasional travel, after-hours work, or participation in system implementations and production deployments may be required.