Description Our client one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US . Location: Chicago Position: Contract to Hire Job Description: The Release Manager is responsible for managing the intake, delivery and deployment of technology infrastructure projects. The projects cover a broad range of technologies such as networking, storage, database and Web Server efforts. The individual must be highly organized with strong understanding of the governance and control of projects. There are typically 25-50 active projects that are monitored. Given the large number of projects the individual will not need an in depth understanding of each project. However, they will be providing status and will escalate key issues to management. The individual will also oversee the work intake process to consolidate project and funding requests. In summary the individuals should have the following skills: Proven project management skills to manage projects from inception to implementation. In-depth knowledge and ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques. A solid knowledge of the system development life cycle Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal and consultative skills to work effectively with clients, peers, and IT management and staff. Proven experience in project financial and change control processes. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here