IT Project Manager/Solutions Manager

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Jan 29, 2025
Description Our client - an entity that supports the insurance industry in North Carolina - seeks an IT Project Manager/Solutions Manager to join their team. Reporting into the Director of Software Development, this professional will be responsible for the following: The IT Project Manager ensures that all IT-related projects follow the Organization's adopted Project Methodology resulting in products that meet the specified business needs, and do so with high quality, on schedule, and within budget. The IT Project Manager receives project assignments based on prioritizations from Senior Management. From there, the IT Project Manager ensures that all the roles, responsibilities and activities of the project are performed (either by assuming those roles themselves, or by identifying internal or outsourced resources). These roles, responsibilities and activities may include (but are not limited to); business analysis, team formation and management, software evaluations, data conversions, test plans, training programs, documentation, and budget management. In some cases, the IT Project Manager may manage a high number of projects while assuming a limited role within each project. In other cases, the IT Project Manager may assume the complete business analysis role on a project, therefore limiting the number of projects they manage. The Director of Software Development will provide direction to the IT Project Manager regarding which roles to assume in order to better utilize the specific talents of that individual (e.g., insurance industry experience or technical background). DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Analysis Analyze pros and cons of solutions and make recommendations for solutions as requested. * Collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applications. * Conduct research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. * Create systems models, functional specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers. * Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions. * Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in operating systems across the organization. * Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. * Learn and understand new technologies and business processes quickly and recommend user friendly solutions. Collaboration * Participating in project teams, and assuming project team roles (including but not limited to business analysis, team formation and management, software evaluations, data conversions, test plans, training programs, documentation, and budget management. * Respond to 2nd and 3rd level support issues in a timely and professional manner to both internal and external customers. * Managing multiple priorities and to adapt to constantly changing priorities. Communications * Communicate information (written, verbal, listening and interpersonal) to technical and nontechnical individuals. Initiative * Mentor other team members to educate them on project participation, analysis, process and procedure. * Research emerging methodologies and technologies and make recommendations to management on upgrades and improvements. Knowledge/Development * Participate in individual and team training events, meetings, educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations and maintaining personal networks to ensure that technical skills and industry knowledge is up-to-date. Share resulting knowledge with team members. * Remain current in project management skills applicable to job responsibilities through personal learning experiences. Operations Management * Developing project plans. Productivity/Quantity * Deliver projects in scope, on time and within budget. * Work under pressure and within deadlines. Professionalism * Faithfully and diligently fulfill the obligations of our Organizations as set forth in the statutes. * Perform each task as efficiently as possible with absolute honesty and integrity. * Treat your fellow associates and those you serve on behalf of the Organizations with dignity and respect. * Continually strive to improve the Organizations through the use of every associate's talents and creativity. * Encourage participation and a sense of ownership from the members of our Organizations. * Demonstrate fairness and consistency among all associates and encourage personal development. Quality * Provide assistance, when needed, with regression testing applications after server hardware or software upgrades or assists System Testing with identification of appropriate risk or target areas for change impact to develop appropriate regression test plans. * Deliver quality work, with attention to detail for all tasks Responsibility/Dependability * Follow all processes and procedures associated with the organization's Software Development Life Cycle. Technical Skills * Maintain an understanding in technologies appropriate to the project(s) assigned. Work Management/Organization/Planning * Lead requirements and design sessions in prototyping new systems for the purpose of enhancing business processes, operations, and information process flow. * Managing the project (schedule and budget). * Effectively keep track of, prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner. * Manage multiple priorities and to adapt to constantly changing priorities. Skills Project management, Stakeholder management, Implementation, Waterfall, Vendor Management Top Skills Details Project management,Stakeholder management,Implementation,Waterfall,Vendor Management Additional Skills & Qualifications Please see above. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.