IT Project Manager

davenport, IA IT Project Manager Permanent davenport, IA Posted 15 hours ago

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Hybrid (Davenport, IA) Overview A well-established organization in the insurance and financial services space is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join its Digital Solutions team. This individual will lead complex enterprise technology initiatives across multiple business units, partnering closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver impactful modernization efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on project leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and has experience driving enterprise application and SaaS transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise technology projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from initiation through deployment and stabilization Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives Establish project charters, define team roles and responsibilities, and ensure accountability for project execution Develop and maintain detailed project plans, status reporting, documentation, and operating metrics Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and consultants Drive stakeholder communication and serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks while developing mitigation strategies Oversee quality assurance (QA), user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, and deployment planning Track project performance and ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards Present regular updates to leadership regarding milestones, issues, and project health Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience 4+ years of IT Project Management experience within insurance, financial services, or software development environments Experience managing enterprise modernization initiatives and migrations from legacy systems to SaaS platforms Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and enterprise project delivery frameworks Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders in matrixed environments Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Experience utilizing project management and collaboration tools for planning, reporting, and documentation Ability to synthesize complex technical and business discussions into clear project narratives and updates PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus Preferred Experience Experience with enterprise platforms or modernization initiatives involving technologies such as: CRM platforms Cloud-based data and analytics solutions AI-driven platforms and workflow automation tools Enterprise insurance or financial systems Additional Details Hybrid work schedule available Opportunity to work on high-visibility enterprise transformation initiatives Strong collaboration with executive leadership and technology teams If interested, please email mmclaughlin@talener.com #LI-Hybrid {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","baseSalary":null,"datePosted":"2026-05-12″,"validThrough":"2027-05-12″,"description":"

Job Title:

IT Project Manager Location:

Hybrid (Davenport, IA) Overview A well-established organization in the insurance and financial services space is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join its Digital Solutions team. This individual will lead complex enterprise technology initiatives across multiple business units, partnering closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver impactful modernization efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on project leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and has experience driving enterprise application and SaaS transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise technology projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from initiation through deployment and stabilization Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives Establish project charters, define team roles and responsibilities, and ensure accountability for project execution Develop and maintain detailed project plans, status reporting, documentation, and operating metrics Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and consultants Drive stakeholder communication and serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks while developing mitigation strategies Oversee quality assurance (QA), user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, and deployment planning Track project performance and ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards Present regular updates to leadership regarding milestones, issues, and project health Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience 4+ years of IT Project Management experience within insurance, financial services, or software development environments Experience managing enterprise modernization initiatives and migrations from legacy systems to SaaS platforms Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and enterprise project delivery frameworks Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders in matrixed environments Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Experience utilizing project management and collaboration tools for planning, reporting, and documentation Ability to synthesize complex technical and business discussions into clear project narratives and updates PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus Preferred Experience Experience with enterprise platforms or modernization initiatives involving technologies such as: CRM platforms Cloud-based data and analytics solutions AI-driven platforms and workflow automation tools Enterprise insurance or financial systems Additional Details Hybrid work schedule available Opportunity to work on high-visibility enterprise transformation initiatives Strong collaboration with executive leadership and technology teams If interested, please email mmclaughlin@talener.com #LI-Hybrid ","employmentType":"FULL_TIME","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Talener"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":null,"addressLocality":"davenport","addressRegion":"IA","postalCode":null,"addressCountry":null}},"title":"IT Project Manager","url":"https://talener.com/jobs/?cjobid=AG184708511&rpid=1622482&postid=gZwInka6zgs","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"Talener","value":null}} back to search jobs We take a direct path to technology staffing success. Contact Us