Senior Project Manager- Financial Systems - Software Guidance & Assistance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Senior IT Project Manager - Financial Systems for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Insurance Services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing risks, stakeholders, and resources effectively.

• Project Planning: Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and resources required to complete the project successfully.
• Project Execution: Manage the project team and ensure that all project activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the project stays on track and within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, core team members, extended project team to ensure that project goals are met.
• Communication: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, project sponsors, and team members.
• Resource Management: Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure that they are used effectively and efficiently.
• Quality Management: Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and that project processes are followed consistently.
• Change Management: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring that they are properly documented and approved.
• Project Closure: Ensure that all project deliverables are completed, and that the project is closed out in a timely and efficient manner.

Required Skills:

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience
• Experience of managing Finance system projects a must
• Minimum experience with 5 full Project Life Cycles (preferably with MNCs)
• Experience with both Waterfall and AGILE methodologies
• Expertise in using Project Planning Management tool
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to clearly and concisely convey information to stakeholders of all levels
• Must have financial systems experience and insurance sector would be beneficial
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project goals
• Good time management skills to be able to manage your own time and time of team members to ensure project deadlines are met
• Problem solving skills to be able to effectively identify and solve problems that arise during the project, including to think creatively, identify potential solutions and make informed decisions
• Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment, working independently with proactive approach to tasks

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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