IT Project Manager, Digital Enterprise Transformation

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join the technology organization of an established Insurance Brokerage company undergoing significant enterprise modernization. This is a full-time, hybrid position supporting initiatives across core insurance platforms, business processes, enterprise technology, and emerging capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing enterprise technology transformation initiatives within the insurance industry or related financial services environments, or can bring proficient experience managing Digital SaaS Modernization projects in the IT Project Management function.

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager (Enterprise SaaS Modernization)

Location: Hybrid 3X a week On-Site (Bettendorf Iowa or Des Moines Greater Area, Iowa based candidates considered only)(Candidates Located in the Des Moines greater area will be allowed to work remotely after an initial onboarding period of 4-6 weeks, travel and lodging expenses will be paid for by the organization for said onboarding period.)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale enterprise technology initiatives, including core insurance platform transformations, legacy modernization, process re-engineering, and integrated technology implementations
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks, and resource requirements across multiple workstreams
• Serve as a strategic partner to business and IT leadership, providing clear visibility into project status, risks, dependencies, and delivery considerations
• Lead cross-functional project teams including business stakeholders, subject matter experts, architects, developers, QA teams, vendors, and other delivery partners
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and executive-level status reviews to maintain alignment on scope, priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes
• Manage project scope and requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle, identifying risks, resolving issues, and proactively addressing dependencies and change impacts
• Partner with Business Analysts, architecture, development, and QA teams to ensure solutions are aligned with business objectives and delivered according to project expectations
• Manage projects within both Waterfall and Agile environments, adapting delivery practices based on project requirements and organizational needs
• Communicate project progress, risks, recommendations, and strategic considerations to senior and executive-level stakeholders
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 years of progressive IT Project Management experience, with strong experience managing enterprise technology initiatives in Property & Casualty, specialty insurance, financial services, or related environments
• Proven experience managing enterprise modernization initiatives, including core policy or claims platform transformations, legacy system migration, SaaS implementations, and business process reengineering
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional technology projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, dependencies, and delivery teams
• Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile project environments, with the ability to adapt project management methodologies to the needs of the organization and initiative
• Strong understanding of project planning, scope management, risk management, dependency tracking, change management, and stakeholder communication
• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically, challenge current-state processes, and influence business and technology leaders throughout transformation initiatives
• Experience working with enterprise insurance platforms, CRM systems, service management platforms, integrations, or related enterprise technology environments is preferred
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills across executive, business, and technical audiences
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or comparable project management certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Project Management, or equivalent experience
  
  

Compensation

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 Benefits (Full Benefits)
  
  

Additional Information

• Hybrid position with a U.S.-based insurance organization located in the Des Moines, Iowa greater area
  
  

For more information or to apply, contact Andrew Gallagher at agallagher@Talener.com