IT Project Manager-Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter - Hybrid

Location - New York City, NY; Purchase, NY; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Charlotte, NC; Alpharetta, GAROLE RESPONSIBILITIESProject Leadership:Lead and manage the end-to-end migration project of Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter from on premise environment to the cloud.Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budgets for both systems.Ensure project alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Ensure performance of implementation vendor(s).Stakeholder Management:Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure project objectives for both Policy Center and Claim Center are clearly defined and met.Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executive leadership, in a clear and timely manner.Risk and Issue Management:Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth migration of both Policy Center and Claim Center.Team Coordination:Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, testers, and business analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation across both Policy Center and Claim Center migration efforts.Technical Oversight:Work closely with technical teams to ensure proper design, configuration, and implementation of Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter in the cloud environment.Ensure data integrity, system interoperability, and security during migration processes.Oversee testing and validation of the migrated systems to ensure functionality and performance.Budget and Resource Management:Manage project financials, ensuring costs are controlled and align with financial expectations.Documentation and Reporting:Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities, decisions, and outcomes for both systems.Provide bi-weekly reports and updates to leadership on project status, performance metrics, and lessons learned.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS8+ years of IT project management with a focus on M&A or IT integration projectsProven experience managing Guidewire Policy Center and Claim Center implementations.Expertise in cloud technologies, including cloud migration strategies, data security, and performance optimization.Proven track record of managing large-scale IT integrations across multiple regions or business units3+ years' experience within Commercial Insurance.Skilled in applying waterfall, agile, and hybrid project-delivery methodologies for traditional initiatives.Detailed knowledge of project management (PMLC), software development life cycle (SDLC)methodologies.Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (e.g., MS Project)EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSB.A. / B.S. degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus but not required.