Senior Technical Project Manager - Insurance exp - Boston

Is this you
Are you a delivery-focused project leader who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex technology initiatives? Do you enjoy working across business, product, technical, and vendor teams to keep projects aligned, risks visible, and outcomes on track?

About the role
The Technical Project Manager role is focused on leading the end-to-end delivery of technology projects that support critical insurance business functions.
This role sits within FormativGroup’s technology delivery practice and supports projects tied to Policy, Claims, Underwriting, Billing, and related insurance operations.
As Technical Project Manager, you will own project planning, execution, stakeholder communication, delivery tracking, and risk management across complex technology initiatives.
You will work closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, vendors, and leadership to define requirements, manage delivery plans, coordinate releases, and ensure projects meet quality, security, compliance, and regulatory expectations.

What You'll Work On
As Technical Project Manager, you will:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects supporting insurance business functions such as Policy, Claims, Underwriting, and Billing.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, and vendors to define requirements and project plans.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and track project progress using Jira or similar tools.
• Coordinate application integrations, system upgrades, and production releases.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet quality, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Bring
You will likely be successful in this role if you have:
• Experience managing end-to-end technology projects in insurance, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of insurance business functions such as Policy, Claims, Underwriting, Billing, or related operational processes.
• Experience managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working with business stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, vendors, and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum ceremonies and managing project tracking through Jira or similar tools.
• Experience coordinating application integrations, system upgrades, production releases, and technology delivery milestones.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear project updates to leadership, business teams, technical teams, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of quality, security, compliance, and regulatory considerations within technology delivery.

How You Work
• You bring structure and ownership to complex work, keeping teams aligned on scope, priorities, risks, and next steps.
• You are comfortable managing ambiguity, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups while keeping delivery moving forward.
• You balance urgency with discipline, ensuring projects are delivered with clear communication, strong follow-through, and attention to quality.

Bonus Points If You Have
• Experience supporting Guidewire, Salesforce, Duck Creek, or other insurance technology platforms.
• Experience working with Policy, Claims, Underwriting, Billing, or insurance product teams.
• PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, Agile, or related project delivery certifications.
• Experience supporting system modernization, application integration, data migration, or cloud-based delivery initiatives.

What Success Looks Like
• Project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables are clearly defined, tracked, and communicated.
• Business stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, vendors, and leadership have strong visibility into project progress and decision points.
• Application integrations, system upgrades, and production releases are coordinated smoothly and with appropriate quality controls.
• Projects are delivered with strong attention to scope, budget, quality, security, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• You are viewed as a trusted delivery partner who brings clarity, accountability, and momentum to complex technology work.

Why Join FormativGroup
FormativGroup is a PE-backed technology consulting and implementation partner helping organizations modernize complex business platforms, improve delivery outcomes, and scale technology solutions that support long-term growth. We partner with clients across strategy, solution design, implementation, and ongoing support to help move critical initiatives from vision to execution. Our teams bring deep technical expertise, delivery discipline, and a collaborative approach to every engagement.

At FormativGroup, you'll work with people who are practical, collaborative, and focused on solving meaningful business and technology problems. We're growing, which means you'll have opportunities to contribute ideas, work closely with experienced leaders, and help shape how we deliver for clients.

Employment Eligibility

• This roles wage transparency is listed in an hourly rate. 
• This is a hybrid role, requiring the consultant to reside near the Boston office. This role requires intiial on-site orientation and on demand in-office needs. 
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa currently.
• Candidate must reside in one of the following locations: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, or Washington, DC.
• Candidates residing outside these states are not currently eligible for consideration.