R&D Project Manager I

Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry.. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.

Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Vertafore R&D Project Manager I you will be instrumental in the ongoing success of the top Comparative Rater within the insurance industry. Our Project Managers work with our carrier partners focusing on the build out of additional inventory to create more choice for our valued agents. In addition, you will work closely with our entire development staff in the coordination of each phase of the development life cycle. This is a fast paced, ever-changing environment. We continually challenge ourselves to exceed objectives, remove barriers, meet crucial deadlines, and manage multiple projects, all while pioneering ways for efficiency with a team player attitude.

If you love technology, are hungry to learn, and are looking for a creative, fun, and friendly workplace where you get to develop high quality software that will transform the insurance industry, we would love to get in touch with you.

Nestled in the rolling hills of middle TN; we are located directly south of Nashville, TN & directly north of Huntsville, AL which is a reverse commute for most commuters in larger metropolitan areas. The Pulaski office is responsible for the #1 Comparative Rater for Personal Lines Insurance in the country. Our office is responsible for all aspects of the development cycle, including UI, Content, Quality Assurance, and Customer Support, as well as being part of a bigger organization on the verge of creating the newest software for Rating and Managing Insurance products around the country.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities:

Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

· You will facilitate recurring project meetings with team members and clients

· You will coordinate new and maintenance development work between team members which consist of Developers, QA, Business Analysts, & Deployment

· You will provide pro-active follow up with customers prior/during/post project

· You will maintain knowledge of current applications

· You will use Project Management tools to provide project tracking and status

· You will ensure timely and effective delivery of the solution into production

· You will work with leadership to develop detailed, comprehensive project plans to include scope, requirements, and timelines of specific milestones through life cycle of project

· You are adaptable to changing priorities and quickly get things done and "figure it out" with minimal requirements and guidance.

· You are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and work effectively with team members and clients to deliver software solutions.

· You have a positive attitude, team player with a desire to impact change, accountable for your job responsibilities, dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, and drives for results.

 

Qualifications:

• Proficient with MS Office Tools
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Previous experience with technical support and troubleshooting a plus
• WFH Flexible. 

Additional Requirements and Details:

· Travel required up to 10% of the time.

· Ability to work remote with a stable internet connection on an as needed basis

· Located and working from an office location (when required)

· Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

· Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

· Frequent sitting and/or standing.

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The Vertafore Way

Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.

· Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.

· Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.

· Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.

· Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.

· Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.

· We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.

Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you’d like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.