Senior Project Manager

ELEKS Project Management Office is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Buenos Aires.

ABOUT CLIENT
Our client is one of the largest insurance brokers in the world, working in the insurance business domain and providing risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and investment banking solutions.

REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of professional experience
• Advanced proficiency in English
• Must have practical experience managing Fixed Price/Bid contracts, including defining project duration, overseeing teams of specialists, and successfully leading multiple project releases or deliveries
• Proven experience in cost management (budget planning, monitoring expenses etc.)
• Highly advantageous to have a background in insurance
• Experience in overseeing projects of medium to large scale (15+ team members)
• Strong understanding of SDLC
• Proficient understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile)
• Familiarity with Waterfall methodology and PMBOK guide
• Thorough understanding of IT systems and project life cycles
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and financial aspects is favourable
• Competent in project management tools such as JIRA and BugTracker
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Possession of relevant professional certifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate, define, communicate and manage the scope of the project
• Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plan throughout the project life. Ensure timely revision of project plan to meet changing needs and requirements
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones, review deliverables and milestones prepared by team
• Forecast, track and manage project budgets, ensure timely invoicing
• Define, communicate, implement and monitor quality standards on all project deliverables
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of project
• Plan and manage internal and external project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables
• Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks
• Serve as liaison between company and client for overall project and support activities. Develop lasting relationships with client’s representatives that foster trust and goodwill
• Identify project resources necessary and partner with other company managers to acquire resources

What will you get with ELEKS

• Close cooperation with a customer
• Challenging tasks
• Competence development
• Ability to influence project technologies
• Team of professionals

ABOUT ELEKS

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.