Program Manager (Contract Position)

Number of Positions: 1 Duration: 12 months initial contract

Location: Markham, ON, CA

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Hybrid position, 3d/w in Markham ON, Mandatory

Roles and Responsibilities:

Looking for a seasoned Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the critical upgrade of Guidewire ClaimCenter and Claim Manager applications from an on-premises setup to a cloud-based environment. This role involves ensuring data security through encryption, integrating on-premises systems with cloud databases, and establishing robust monitoring and disaster recovery protocols.

Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Lead the migration of Guidewire ClaimCenter applications to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Data Security Implementation: Enable database encryption for data at rest and in transit, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding sensitive information.

Cloud Integration: Coordinate the integration of on-premises ecosystems with cloud databases, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.

Authentication Configuration: Configure IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) as the Identity Provider (IdP) for cloud application authentication, enhancing security protocols.

Infrastructure Setup: Establish a primary Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) region in Canada Central and a Disaster Recovery (DR) region in US East, ensuring high availability and resilience.

Monitoring & Logging: Integrate tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Dynatrace for comprehensive system monitoring and logging, ensuring system performance and reliability.

Agile Leadership: Serve as a Scrum Master, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives using Jira to manage tasks and track progress.

Stakeholder Engagement: Chair weekly Steering Committee meetings with Executive Sponsors to review project status, address risks and issues, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Program Coordination: Oversee multiple interrelated projects within the Finance Compliance and Modernization Program, ensuring integration and alignment with the broader IFRS 17 program.

Must have skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years in project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects and cloud migrations. Proven experience managing Guidewire ClaimCenter implementations or upgrades is highly desirable.

Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), database encryption methods, and identity management systems like ISAM.

Agile Methodologies: Certified Scrum Master with hands-on experience in Agile project management tools, preferably Jira.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to various audiences.