Compelling Opportunity for IT Project Manager with Innovative Entity in Insurance Industry Employment | Immediate Location: Hyderabad, India Work Pattern: Full Time, 5 days in the office Experience: 12-15 years in Project Management within Software Product Development Companies Certifications: PMI PMP or ACP certified Position Overview: The Innovative Entity in Insurance Industry is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing product engineering services and a strong background in product development. This role requires excellent project and portfolio management skills, particularly using Jira, and a deep understanding of product metrics and the product development life cycle. The candidate should also have significant experience in release management, budget management (OPEX and CAPEX), drafting RFPs and RFQs, and vendor management. The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact for business functions regarding their releases and will be responsible for tracking and mitigating risks Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee software product engineering services. Track and manage software projects and portfolios using Jira. Analyse and utilize software product metrics to drive project success. Understand and manage the software product development life cycle. Provide professional services experience in product development. Oversee release management processes. Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets effectively. Draft and manage RFPs and RFQs. Handle vendor management and maintain strong vendor relationships. Track project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Serve as the point of contact for business functions regarding releases. Qualifications: 12-15 years of experience in project management within software product development companies. PMI PMP or ACP certification. Proficient in managing and tracking software projects and portfolios through Jira. Well-versed in product metrics and the product development life cycle. Extensive experience in release management. Strong budget management skills (OPEX and CAPEX). Experienced in drafting RFPs and RFQs. Excellent vendor management skills. Ability to track and mitigate risks effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Skills: Experience in the insurance industry. Familiarity with Agile methodologies. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Screening Criteria 12-15 years of experience in project management within software product development companies. PMI PMP or ACP certification Proficient in managing and tracking projects and portfolios through Jira. Experience in product metrics and the product development life cycle. Experience working in MVP Experience in release management. Experience in budget management skills (OPEX and CAPEX). Experienced in drafting RFPs and RFQs. Available to work from office in Hyderabad Available to join within 30 days Considerations Location – Hyderabad Working from office 5 day working Evaluation Process Round 1 – HR Round Round 2 & 3 – Technical Round Round 4 – Discussion with CEO Interested Profiles, Kindly Apply Note Additional inputs to be gathered from the candidate to put together the application Show more Show less