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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Project Manager - **Company:** Ascot Group - **Location:** Woodbridge Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IT Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Guidewire - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2f34feee48e05dba ## About the Role Do you have experience in Waterfall software development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 10+ of professional experience in project management or similar field * Minimum of 5 years' experience in delivery of large-scale IT application implementation projects * Experience in insurance/reinsurance required; specialty insurance experience desired * Bachelor's Degree * Implementation experience with both off-the-shelf products and custom developed applications * Insurance core system (Guidewire, Duck Creek, etc.) implementation experience desired * Ability to manage teams that consist of both company employees and third parties. * Experience in outsourcing work to outside vendors to achieve deliverables * Very strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills * Follow a well-structured mode of operation, including detailed project planning with the appropriate level of detail * Proven track record in delivering program/projects on-time, on-budget, and in-scope * Experience in managing projects in a global, matrix environment * Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies and best practices * Experience with different SDLC methodologies including agile and waterfall requiredAbility to manage multiple projects at one time ## Description The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that projects are managed to be completed, with high quality, on-time, on-budget, and in-scope. In this capacity, the Senior IT Project Manager works in collaboration with the Business Unit and IT sponsors to establish project goals and success criteria. The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning and driving the deliverables, including managing third party vendor relationships, if applicable, for the design and development. The Senior IT Project Manager will proactively identify/resolve risks and issues, track/report status, and communicate with the stakeholders. The successful candidate may need to project manage multiple projects at the same time. This role will be in the office with a hybrid work schedule., * Define project goals, success criteria and expectations with stakeholders * Manage the initiative(s) successfully through all project phases within the given constraints of time, budget, scope, and quality * Effectively identify and manage change requests * Learn and conform to all established IT governance and project delivery processes. * Create and manage a realistic and credible project plan. Negotiate project deliverables, milestones, and target dates. * Responsible for collaboration in a matrix organization with globally distributed teams * Establish and continuously facilitate appropriate communication amongst the stakeholders and teams, ensure clarity on goals, priorities, and concrete responsibilities for all team members. * Provide regular verbal and documented status updates. * Work closely with the support team(s) to prepare for and manage the transition and warranty periodCommitment to The Ascot Way: As a member of the IT organization, the Senior IT Project Manager will embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [You’re a great coder? 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