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Junior IT Project Manager

Job description

Our client is a recognizable Insurance company, who is seeking a motivated Junior IT Project Manager to support technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist senior project managers in planning and coordinating IT projects, including defining scope, timelines, and resource needs for insurance-related implementations.
  • Track project progress using tools like Jira, MS Project, or Agile methods; update status reports and escalate risks or delays promptly.
  • Coordinate with IT teams, business users (e.g., underwriting, claims), and vendors to ensure deliverables align with insurance operations and regulatory needs.
  • Support project execution: organize meetings, document requirements, manage task assignments, and monitor budgets for small-to-medium initiatives.
  • Contribute to project closure: conduct testing, user training, and handover documentation for go-live.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 1-3 years in IT project coordination or support roles; familiarity with insurance tech (e.g., policy admin, claims systems) is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of project management frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (Jira, MS Project, Confluence).
  • Understanding of IT concepts like software implementation, cloud migration, or network upgrades in a business context.

Essential Qualities

  • Positive attitude, takes direction well, and reliable under pressure.
  • Handles tight project timelines and delivers results consistently.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.

Budget: 30-38k