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Nodak Insurance Company · 2 days ago

IT Project Manager

Fargo , ND 58102

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Nodak Insurance Company is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to join their growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for organizing technical projects and ensuring that all members of the project teams work efficiently while developing and implementing strategies to meet project goals within the prescribed time frame and budget.

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Responsibilities

Develops and maintains project plans which outline project status individual tasks, milestones, completion estimates, and resource allocation

Develops and implements strategies to encourage active participation and gain support from stakeholders (senior management, team members, employees, vendors, suppliers, etc.)

Identifies and coordinates with project committees and advisory groups to recommend process development and implementation

Provides consultation and assistance on project planning, development and implementation techniques

Coordinates communications between teams

Measures, evaluates and communicates project performance

Consults with and provides problem solving assistance to team members on matters related to programs, projects, and tasks

Applies risk management to projects

Inspect projects for quality assurance

Ensure customer satisfaction through post-project debrief with clients

Document all estimates, project statuses, and project completion paperwork

Work with the technical team to brainstorm new test ideas for technical projects

Qualification

PMP certificationAgile methodologyScrum Master certificationProject management toolsSoftware Development LifecycleCustomer satisfaction focusInterpersonal communicationDocumentation skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; advanced certifications (PMP, Agile, Scrum Master) are a plus

5+ years leading projects that touch both technology and business. Service delivery experience is a plus

Strong communicator: able to switch between technical detail and plain-language clarity with ease

Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps

Top-level focus on customer satisfaction, delivering exceptional customer service utilizing strong interpersonal communications, with a focus on rapport building, listening, and questioning skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Strong documentation skills

Clear understanding of the Software Development lifecycle (SDLC)

Applicants must reside in Fargo/Moorhead or in proximity to be eligible for this position, as the role is based out of the home office

Able to work in a typical office setting where the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Occasional travel required (< 10%)