Senior IT Project Manager - Insurance Domain

Position : Senior IT Project Manager (Insurance industry) Overall/Total Experience : 6 - 9 years only Location : Bengaluru Working Days : 5 Days Working from Office (US Hours: 9.30 PM - 6.30 AM IST) Notice Period Requirement : 30 Days (Maximum) Client's Company Size : Startup/Small Enterprise Key Responsibilities : - Plan, manage, and deliver IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget. - Collaborate with stakeholders - business, development, QA, and architecture teams - to define project goals and success criteria. - Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups to ensure efficient Agile/Scrum execution. - Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, identifying and resolving risks and issues. - Maintain detailed project documentation, including charters, plans, and status reports. - Mentor and lead a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Candidate Requirements : - Strong IT Project Manager Profile with cross-functional delivery and Agile/Scrum ownership and Insurance domain exposure. - Must have 6+ years of proven experience as an IT Project Manager, with at least the recent 3+ years in insurance industry leading cross-functional teams and delivering IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget. - Must have experience collaborating with business, development, QA, and architecture teams to define project goals and success criteria. - Must have hands-on experience facilitating sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups for efficient Agile/Scrum execution. - Must have experience monitoring project performance, identifying and resolving risks and issues, and maintaining detailed project documentation (charters, plans, status reports). - Must have experience mentoring and leading a team of developers. - Must have strong command of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies (Fixed Bid project experience a plus). - Must have excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal/communication skills to engage senior management and clients. - Must have strong analytical thinking - able to analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and make informed decisions. - Must be hands-on with JIRA, MS Project, and similar tools. - Must have Insurance domain expertise - IT projects within insurance, with an understanding of processes, regulations, and customer needs. - Should be willing to work during EST shift (9.30 PM - 6.30 AM IST) as the client is based in US and they have US clients.