Information Technology Project Manager

Title: IT Project Manager

Duration: 09+ Months with possible extensions

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52499

Job Description:

What You Will Need:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or equivalent training/experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience managing complex multisystem and/or multiple department projects.
• Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as are the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and strong time management.
• Developed skills in leadership, relationship building, negotiation and influence, and facilitation techniques.
• Effectively interact with staff and management at all levels, including C-level executives.
• Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles, and relies on strong technical and analytical skills.
• Serve in a mentoring and leadership role, and must be able to influence without direct organizational authority.
• Expert level skills relating to project management theory, tools and practice

Preferred:

• Experience delivering initiatives using both waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe, ITIL).
• Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and vendor coordination, including budget tracking and resource onboarding/offboarding.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Jira and ServiceNow systems.
• Exposure to release management, IT operations, and support performance metrics.
• Background in managing global programs and coordinating across distributed teams.
• Good understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.