Project Manager - Retail Insurance Domain

Job Title: Project Manager - Retail Insurance Domain.

Experience: 10+ years.

Location: Hyderabad, India.

Work Mode: On-site (No Remote).

Travel: Required as per project needs.

Job Overview:

- We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end development and production support projects within the Retail Insurance domain.

- The role demands strong project management skills, excellent stakeholder communication, and the ability to manage distributed global delivery teams.

- The candidate will be responsible for project delivery, resource and financial management, risk mitigation, and team performance while ensuring the highest quality and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Execution:

- Manage complete project lifecycle, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

- Oversee approximately 1600 billable hours per month using a global delivery model.

- Track and control project schedules, scope, and cost metrics.

Client Engagement & Proposals:

- Prepare and obtain internal/client approvals for Statements of Work (SOWs).

- Maintain adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).

- Project Planning & Resource Management.

- Lead project scoping, change management, and estimation reviews.

- Ensure accurate resource allocation and planning.

- Coordinate with relevant internal groups for timely project staffing.

Risk & Quality Management:

- Develop and implement comprehensive risk management plans.

- Maintain organizational quality and productivity standards.

- Financial & Reporting Management.

- Monitor and ensure accurate billing.

- Update project budgeting systems.

- Provide timely revenue Best Estimates (BE) to senior management.

- People & Performance Management.

- Mentor senior team members and ensure knowledge transfer to junior staff.

- Drive competency development without compromising project timelines.

- Lead performance appraisals aligned with organizational goals.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management roles, preferably within the insurance domain.

- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.

- Ability to work at a computer and communicate via phone, email, or in-person for extended durations.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in life insurance and annuity projects.

- Familiarity with Life Insurance terminology.

- Proven experience working with onshore and offshore delivery teams.

- LOMA Certifications or equivalent insurance certifications.