Techno-Functional Project Manager - Life Insurance (5-8 yrs)

Role: Project Manager

Job Title: Chief Manager

Experience: 5 - 8 years

Education: BSc / BE / MCA

Work Location: Mumbai

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Techno-Functional Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical insurance technology projects. This role requires a unique blend of technical understanding and project management expertise, as you will be responsible for bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. You will manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle for insurance technology projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and deployment.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders (underwriters, claims processors, actuaries, etc.) to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.

- Work closely with technical teams (developers, testers, architects) to ensure solutions are designed and built to meet business, security & non-functional requirements.

- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.

- Manage project scope, risks, and issues, escalating as needed.

- Track project progress, identify and mitigate potential roadblocks, and ensure timely delivery.

- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.

- Manage vendor relationships, if applicable.

- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the organization.

- Possess a strong understanding of the insurance domain, including specific processes related to policy administration, claims management, reinsurance, etc. (Depending on the specific projects)

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus

- 5-8 years of experience in IT project management, with a significant focus on insurance technology projects

- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technology projects within the insurance industry

- Strong understanding of insurance business processes and terminology

- Excellent technical understanding of software development methodologies and technologies relevant to insurance systems (e.g. policy administration systems, claims management systems, customer portal etc.)

- Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills