Job Description

*********THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN PEORIA, IL***********

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, multi-year legacy modernization program. The initiative focuses on migrating a core line-of-business platform from a mainframe system to a modern technology stack. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in managing large-scale system migrations, driving full project lifecycle delivery, and working closely with vendors and geographically dispersed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end project delivery from initiation through closure for a legacy mainframe migration effort.
• Manage a cross-functional team, including internal staff and vendor development teams.
• Collaborate with a vendor Project Manager and ensure timely delivery of all vendor-related workstreams.
• Lead project planning, execution, timelines, status tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Facilitate Waterfall-based delivery and Scrum ceremonies.
• Ensure quality assurance (QA) and user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles are properly planned, executed, and aligned with overall project milestones.
• Coordinate with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and cutover processes.
• Provide clear communication and progress updates to stakeholders and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project management experience, including large-scale system/platform migration projects.
• Strong experience working with vendors, especially in managing deliverables and resolving delays.
• Proven ability to lead QA/UAT cycles and manage cross-functional testing efforts.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; hands-on and proactive approach to delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Highly Desired:

• Insurance industry experience – strongly preferred. It provides significant context for the legacy environment and is highly valued by the client.
• Experience modernizing core insurance systems or similar regulated enterprise platforms.

Location Notes:

• Candidates local to Peoria, IL are preferred due to the hybrid nature of the role.

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