The Technical Project Manager (TPM) leads technological initiatives that support core insurance operations, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.
Manages technical projects across policy administration, claims, billing, underwriting, data, and integration platforms while ensuring adherence to insurance regulations, data privacy requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
Serves as a key liaison between business units and technical delivery teams.
Plans and builds complex technical project plans, designates project resources, prepares budgets when needed, monitors and drives progress, and keeps stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Defines project technical scope and objectives for medium- to large-sized projects.
Identifies and manages internal and external resources needed to reach objectives.
Identifies and coordinates dependencies across underwriting, claims, finance/billing, legal/compliance, IT teams, and vendor partners.
Coordinates/directs multiple vendor partner resources to ensure clear communication, development coordination, and delivery excellence.
Develops and manages detailed technical project schedules and work breakdown structures for medium- to large-sized projects.
Facilitates change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement through retrospectives.
Leads, coaches, and mentors a team of technical project managers.
Aligns projects with enterprise architecture, data and security standards, and insurance technology roadmaps.
Assists Program Manager/Director with Project Management continuous improvement/governance initiatives.

Requirements

Advanced degree preferred
A high level of thought leadership
5-8 years of project management and/or related experience, with demonstrated experience delivering complex technical initiatives
Advanced experience with Agile methodologies SDLC methodologies (Agile, SAFe, Hybrid)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred
Experience implementing complex infrastructure, applications, or data projects
Thorough understanding of system integrations and APIs
Advanced knowledge of general insurance principles preferred

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementAgile methodologiesSDLC methodologiessystem integrationsAPIstechnical project planningbudget managementperformance measurementwork breakdown structureschange management

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)