Job Title: Associate Project Lead / Project Lead / Senior Project Lead - Insurance Domain

Experience Level: 6 – 12 Years

Location: Noida / Faridabad

Background: Strong software development background preferred

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Project Lead/Senior Project Lead with a solid foundation in software development and deep exposure to the insurance domain. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of Agile project management methodologies, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end software development projects, primarily in the insurance domain
Facilitate Agile/Scrum processes including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
Drive project planning, tracking, and execution to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget
Manage scope changes, project risks, and dependencies effectively
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and business stakeholders
Ensure quality assurance and adherence to SDLC best practices throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as the primary point of contact for client communication and status reporting
Use project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Trello) for tracking and documentation
Provide technical guidance where needed, leveraging development experience to resolve blockers
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities

Must-Have Skills:

Strong experience in Agile/Scrum facilitation
Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience in managing software development projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Hands-on with project management tools
Expertise in scope management, change control, and planning
Understanding of quality assurance processes
Prior hands-on experience in software/application development

Good-to-Have Skills:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
Prior experience with enterprise applications in the insurance sector
Technical proficiency in any programming language or platform
Experience in managing onshore-offshore teams

Preferred Profile:

Started career as a software developer and transitioned into project leadership
Experience in insurance products, platforms, or digital transformation initiatives
A proven track record of delivering complex projects with cross-functional teams

About Damco:

We are a global technology company with more than two decades of core IT experience. Our differentiators are technological prowess with unwavering back-end support on a wide range of technologies and industry-leading platforms.

At Damco, we take pride in building innovative, efficient, and robust IT solutions for our clients. We match the client's business goals with our technology expertise and immaculate execution capabilities to solve issues that matter to the end-user.

Damco has developed hundreds of products and applications, redefined countless processes, built numerous technology teams and systems, and delivered significant financial results to customers from diverse verticals.

We believe in empowering our people to perform and grow by offering opportunities, learning, and inspiration—to act and accomplish. If you are a self-starter looking for an open and collaborative work culture to excel in career, we are the place for you. Here is what you can expect from our work-culture.

Associate Project Lead/ Project Lead/ Senior Project Lead - Insurance Domain