Head of Project Management

Guidewire Project ManagerLocations: New York City, NY; Purchase, NY; Garden City, NY; Morristown, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Charlotte, NC; Alpharetta, GAWork schedule - 9 am-5 pm ESTOffice 3 times per weekMust have skills:Commercial InsuranceGuidewire ClaimCenterGuidewire PolicyCenterM&A IntegrationThe qualified candidate should have both: Claim Centre AND Policy Centre, as well as M&A Integration exp.Job description:We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and manage the migration of Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter to a cloud-based environment. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of this mission-critical project, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and timelines. This role requires expertise in enterprise software migrations, cloud technologies, and Guidewire products, as well as strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Role 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 PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter are clearly defined and met.· Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executive leadership, in a clear and timely manner.· Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.Risk and Issue Management:· Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth migration of both PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter.Proactively address issues and roadblocks to minimize project delays and disruptions.Team Coordination:· Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, testers, and business analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation across both PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter migration efforts.· Provide guidance and support to team members to achieve project goals.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.· Allocate resources effectively, balancing priorities across multiple project tasks.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 Qualifications:· 8+ years of IT project management with a focus on M&A or IT integration projects· Proven experience managing Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter 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 units· 3+ 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.· Strong facilitation skills with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions and bridge business and IT priorities.· Proven ability to build and maintain strong business relationships, ensuring alignment between IT deliverables and business objectives.· Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.· Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (e.g., MS Project)· Proficiency in managing vendor relationships· Experience with change management and risk management strategies.