The Project Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and delivery of software development projects. They ensure the successful completion of all software projects and also oversee the people performing work on the projects.
Position Responsibilities
Manages a team of software developers and quality assurance testers;
Maintains a close working relationship with business users to ensure their needs are translated into meaningful system changes;
Developing basic project plans, scope of work, timelines and ensuring projects are delivered to specifications and on-time;
Managing projects through its life cycle, providing periodic status and obtaining sign-offs;
Works with business to document business processes;
Works with IT to document project management processes;
Addresses Customer Information System and reporting related helpdesk requests
Enforces established project management processes
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Education & Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in similar field preferred;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
Understanding of software design and system development life cycle;
Minimum of five year Project Management experience;
Fluent with Microsoft Office Tools especially Word and Excel.
Based in New York, ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development) is a global, nonprofit insurance association whose mission is to facilitate the development and use of standards for the insurance, reinsurance and related financial services industries. With offices in London as well, ACORD accomplishes its mission by remaining an objective, independent advocate for sharing information among diverse platforms. ACORD Standards and services improve efficiency and expand market reach. Affiliated with ACORD are hundreds of insurance and reinsurance companies, and thousands of agents and brokers, related financial services organizations, software providers, and industry organizations worldwide.
