Intermediate IT Project Manager

REPORTING TO: Vice President, Delivery Services & Digital Support Position Overview: This is a 1-year contract position with great potential to transition to a fulltime permanent role. As an Intermediate IT Project Manager at Navacord, you are responsible for managing IT initiatives in the areas of Digital, AI & Automation, Security, Infrastructure, and Data Migration. You will report to the Vice President, Delivery Services & Digital Support and work alongside a team of IT, business, and vendor partners to enable Navacord to accelerate its vision for long-term, strategic growth. The mandate of the IT Intermediate Project Manager is to lead technology change initiatives within Navacord, focused on delivering business objectives with accountability for leading a cross‑functional team, managing executive engagement, and managing schedule, scope, risks, and budget constraints. Requirements: 5+ years managing IT Projects. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 2+ years in the insurance or financial services industry. Experience determining business requirements and making recommendations on IT investments and implementation of future technology. Significant background in managing IT projects, including digital, AI & Automation change, and the associated planning and communication between stakeholders and vendors. Proven communications skills with experience managing business executives stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of IT software, especially Office 365 and Applied Systems solutions. Experience managing change, demonstrating effective planning and change management skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to lead teams and partners in a way that promotes effective, high‑quality results. Ability to stay current on cutting‑edge technologies, as required. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Management: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full‑scale project plans and associated communications documents. Ensure alignment of project objectives with Navacord’s strategic goals and business needs. Contribute to the development of long‑term goals, policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring proper governance and compliance. Stay abreast of current and future technologies, including those outside of our industry, and analyze how they can help accelerate Navacord. Project Execution and Delivery: Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including the integration of AI & Automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Develop and deliver stakeholder reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and vendors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Ensure that all projects are delivered on‑time, within scope, and within budget. Implement Agile methodologies to streamline project workflows and improve team collaboration. Perform risk management to minimize project risks, including cybersecurity threats and data privacy concerns. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors. Governance and Standards: Ensure adherence to project management standards and best practices. Conduct project post‑mortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. Contribute to the PM practice of the department by sharing knowledge, improving processes, and mentoring junior project managers. Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and business objectives. Implement and oversee governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards. Navacord is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and candidates feel valued and respected. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or for your work with us, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr