What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
Compensation: $40-$50/hour
Location: first 90 days EVERYDAY on-site, then hybrid (Tampa 33607)
Duration: 3 month Contract-To-Hire
Responsibilities:
Release & project coordination — Manage monthly software releases and ad hoc projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timelines.
Integration management — Oversee projects involving software integrations, coordinating across technical and business teams to ensure seamless execution.
Agile & waterfall methodology — Apply agile and waterfall frameworks as appropriate to guide project planning, execution, and delivery.
Stakeholder communication — Maintain clear, proactive communication with IT, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure requirements are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.
Documentation & reporting — Create and maintain project documentation including schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, and risk logs; provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Risk management — Identify risks and issues that may impact timelines or deliverables, escalate appropriately, and develop mitigation strategies.
Process improvement — Identify and recommend process enhancements based on project learnings to continuously improve insurance systems operations.
Compliance — Maintain company integrity by adhering to all applicable federal and state regulations and internal policies.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of project management experience, or significant experience as a Business Analyst
- Proven experience managing software development projects and system integrations
- Proficiency in both agile and waterfall methodologies
- Experience with Jira and Confluence preferred
- Insurance industry experience (P&C or auto) is a strong plus and will differentiate candidates — required at the top of the compensation range
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Salary : $50