IT Project Manager

NJ CURE•Princeton, NJ

3d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CURE Auto Insurance is hiring an IT Technical Project Manager to lead one or more complex, enterprise-wide projects. The role covers analysis, scope finalization, estimation, technical design, implementation, and delivery across all project phases. The position works with IT leadership, department managers, business users, technical teams, offshore developers, and external vendors to deliver project outcomes within timelines and budgets. The role also supports system design, SQL reporting, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, release and change control, and the continued improvement of the organization’s project management practices. The position is hybrid, with four days onsite and one day remote each week, and offers flexible work hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Locations are Southfield, Michigan, or Princeton, New Jersey.

Requirements

At least 5 years of IT technical project management experience planning, tracking, and managing projects that met timelines and budgets.
Working experience with Agile/Scrum SDLC methodology.
Experience in vendor management and expert requirements-gathering skills, including using varied methods to uncover needs.
Ability to communicate technically complex IT concepts to internal and external business clients.
Ability to work with developers, architects, QA, infrastructure teams, business partners, and software vendors to document and implement system modifications on time and within budget.
Excellent understanding of how technology impacts business and ability to evaluate software packages for business needs.
Strong SQL skills for querying SQL databases.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or an equivalent college degree with relevant experience.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and communication demands, including moving about the office, standing, sitting and typing for extended periods, lifting or carrying up to 5 pounds, communicating in person, by phone or virtually, and in writing, and processing technical information.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing new applications and major enhancements in property and casualty insurance, including underwriting or claims systems.
Experience in data integration and data quality projects.
Hands-on development experience.
Experience working in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments.
Understanding of one or more of React, Java, .NET, REST API, XML, or JSON.
Experience managing analytics and data-related projects.
Experience with P&C insurance policy administration or claims systems such as Duck Creek or Guidewire.
Experience in release management and automated deployments using CI/CD tools such as TeamCity or Jenkins.
Knowledge of networking concepts as they relate to system design and implementation.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with IT senior leadership and department managers across business areas.
Plan projects, estimate and negotiate work, manage changes, and deliver projects.
Identify project risks and issues and work with IT senior leaders to mitigate them.
Work with business users at executive, manager, and user levels to document requirements, create visual diagrams or prototypes, review specifications, obtain approval, support UAT, and support post-production rollout.
Develop business and technical requirements documents and technical specifications.
Support system design, SQL reports, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing.
Manage change control while considering business priorities, schedules, and budget availability.
Compile detailed metrics and status reports for senior leadership to support decision-making.
Work with offshore developers and external vendors to ensure specifications are understood, followed, and implemented properly.
Participate in establishing and improving organizational best practices, templates, policies, and tools.
Track issues through JIRA and maintain regular sprint progress updates.
Perform other day-to-day activities required for the IT department.