Technical Project Manager IV

About the role

This role focuses on managing technology projects from inception to completion, ensuring solutions align with business objectives. Key responsibilities include defining project scope, establishing schedules, and controlling costs. The manager will also be responsible for creating project organizational structures and identifying potential risks to successful delivery.

A core part of the position involves communicating project expectations and progress to various stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned. The manager will measure project performance against established metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary. This includes recording customer requirements and setting clear deliverables.

Success in this position means consistently delivering technology solutions that meet business needs within defined parameters. This involves not only managing technical aspects but also fostering team performance through leadership and mentorship. The work contributes to Zinnia's platform, which supports over 100 carrier clients and two million policyholders in the life and annuities sector.

The salary for this position ranges from $76,000 to $150,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• Waterfall: This methodology is listed as a skill for managing project phases sequentially.
• Scrum: This Agile framework is required for iterative and incremental project development.
• Kanban: This Agile method is used for visualizing workflow and managing tasks.
• Jira: This tool is used for project tracking, issue management, and workflow automation.
• Microsoft PowerPoint: This tool is used for creating presentations to communicate project status and plans.
• Excel: This software is used for data analysis, tracking, and reporting within projects.

Who this role suits

• Someone who thrives in a structured environment but is adaptable to Agile methodologies.
• An individual with a strong background in financial services or insurance technology platforms.
• A person who excels at communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• A leader who can mentor teams and drive performance while managing project constraints.

From the employer

• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Communicate expectations to align stakeholders and team members.
• Measure project performance and perform corrective actions.
• Create a project organization structure.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Record customer requirements and establish deliverables.
• Improve team performance through leadership and mentoring.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 7+ years of Project Management experience.
• 10+ years of total technology experience.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Knowledge of project management tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Jira).
• Experience with insurance/financial services platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.

• Collaborate with smart, creative professionals.
• Deliver cutting-edge technologies and data insights.
• Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.