Hiring For Program Manager / Project Manager @ Jersey City, Nj (Local Candidates Only)

Job Title: Program Manager / Project Manager (AI & Enterprise Transformation)

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Local Candidates Only)

Mode of work: Work from office (5 days a week)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program/Project Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within enterprise environments. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise and business acumen, with a focus on AI-driven transformation, data analytics, and strategic program delivery. The ideal candidate will partner closely with the CIO office to drive organizational strategy, governance, and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program and project delivery (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
• Drive AI-enabled transformation initiatives, including automation, analytics, and decision intelligence
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders across business and technology teams
• Align programs with organizational strategy, KPIs, and enterprise goals
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial governance
• Provide executive-level reporting, dashboards, and presentations to CIO leadership
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Ensure alignment with core insurance processes (Claims, Underwriting, Policy Administration, Finance)
• Manage delivery using Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring strong governance and compliance

 Required Qualifications

• PMP certification required (PgMP or Agile certifications preferred)
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-wide programs
• Strong domain expertise in Property & Casualty Insurance and/or Financial Services
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical (50%) and business (50%) responsibilities
   

Technical Expertise:

• IT systems and system integration
• Data platforms and analytics
• AI/ML initiatives (strategy, implementation, or use cases) 

Business Expertise:

• Operations, underwriting, claims, and finance processes
• Stakeholder management and executive engagement
• KPI definition, tracking, and performance management

 Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to digital transformation or modernization programs
• Familiarity with enterprise data and analytics tools
• Experience working with large insurance organizations (e.g., AIG or similar)
• Strong understanding of SAFe framework and scaled Agile delivery

 Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive outcomes in complex environments