IT Project Manager (P&C Insurance)

Role Overview

Vertex Computer Systems is looking for a seasoned IT Project Manager to steer major application development, modernization, and enterprise integration programs. This role is based in Hyderabad/Chennai and follows a hybrid working model. The position calls for strong experience in project delivery, financial tracking, vendor coordination, and communication with business and technical leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Own the full delivery lifecycle for application development, modernization, and enterprise integration initiatives.
• Oversee every stage of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure under PMLC and SDLC.
• Create and keep current key project documents such as charters, schedules, plans, budgets, risk logs, communication plans, and progress updates.
• Run delivery using Waterfall and Hybrid approaches as appropriate for the program.
• Bring together business teams, architects, developers, QA, infrastructure, and external partners to keep work moving smoothly.
• Track budget health, manage forecasts, control costs, and prepare financial status and variance reviews.
• Hold vendors accountable and monitor their commitments, timelines, and outputs.
• Spot risks, interdependencies, and roadblocks early, then define mitigation actions and escalate issues when required.
• Convert technical details into clear updates for executive stakeholders.
• Make sure business goals, technical solutions, scope, timeline, and budget remain aligned throughout delivery.

Required Background

• At least 5 years of project management experience delivering enterprise IT programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, end-to-end application development and systems integration efforts.
• Strong working knowledge of Waterfall and Hybrid project delivery methods.
• Solid understanding of PMLC, SDLC, project governance, risk management, and change management.
• Familiarity with insurance processes such as policy administration, claims handling, and underwriting.
• Hands-on experience with budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Experience managing vendors and other third-party contributors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication abilities.
• Comfort with project charters, risk plans, budget tracking, forecasting reports, schedules, and governance documentation.
• Capability to handle multiple workstreams and complex dependencies at the same time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background in Commercial Property & Casualty insurance or the financial services sector.
• PMP or an equivalent project management certification is preferred, though not mandatory.

Job Details

Location: Hyderabad / Chennai

Work mode: Hybrid

Experience required: 10+ years overall, with at least 5 years in project management

Education: Any graduate

Industry focus: IT project delivery with P&C insurance domain alignment