We are looking for an IT Project Manager II for a full-time, remote opportunity with a leading insurance and risk management organization. Candidates local to the Boston, MA area are preferred. This person will lead technology modernization initiatives focused on Duck Creek OnDemand, including upgrades and ongoing releases across Policy, Billing, Claims, and Rating.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to take ownership of a strategic Duck Creek upgrade and work across both business and technology teams. The ideal candidate will have strong Duck Creek experience, a background in insurance, and the ability to manage complex Agile or hybrid projects involving multiple teams and vendors. This role offers the opportunity to have significant ownership over project delivery, vendor management, change management, and platform modernization while working remotely.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of IT Project Management experience
4+ years of experience delivering projects using Duck Creek technologies
Experience leading Duck Creek upgrades and related initiatives
Strong understanding of Duck Creek OnDemand (DCOD)
Deep understanding of insurance processes including Policy, Billing, Claims, Underwriting, and/or Risk
Experience leading Agile or hybrid projects involving multiple teams and vendors
Experience with organizational change management or business transformation
Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, risks, and dependencies
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field
Desired Skills & Experience
PMP or PMI-ACP certification
Experience with Guidewire, Workday, Salesforce, or Data Warehouse programs
Experience with cloud-based transformation
Data governance and compliance experience
Experience with UAT, release readiness, and production cutover
Experience managing vendors and SOWs
Experience establishing project management and Agile delivery standards
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
40% Duck Creek / DCOD
25% Project & Agile Management
15% Insurance Systems
10% Vendor Management & Governance
10% Change Management
Daily Responsibilities
40% Hands On
30% Management Duties
30% Team Collaboration
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.