Corporate Communications IT Project Manager

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

401K with company match

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead corporate communications technology initiatives in Chicago. This role partners with business and IT leaders to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, with strong governance and executive communication.

Partial remote work is available, and the candidate will drive delivery across digital platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project management in large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and project governance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with executive stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including planning, execution, testing, deployment, and operational transition.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, scope, and dependencies.
• Maintain project governance artifacts including RAID logs, status reports, project plans, and executive communications.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues while driving resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, project reviews, and Steering Committee (SteerCo) updates.
• Partner with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and PMO leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

IT Project Mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Risk management

Executive communication

Cross-functional lead

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Education

PMP certification

Scrum Master

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

# Corporate Communications IT Project ManagerApply**Job#: 3043082****Job Description:**Corporate Communications IT Project Manager**Location:** Chicago, IL (Partial Remote)Role OverviewAn experienced IT Project Manager is sought to support the Corporate Communications Technology team. This role will lead enterprise technology initiatives, partnering with business and IT stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a highly organized enterprise Project Manager who excels at stakeholder management, project governance, risk management, and executive communication while driving successful delivery of complex technology initiatives.Key Responsibilities* Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including planning, execution, testing, deployment, and operational transition.* Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, scope, and dependencies.* Maintain project governance artifacts including RAID logs, status reports, project plans, and executive communications.* Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues while driving resolution across cross-functional teams.* Facilitate stakeholder meetings, project reviews, and Steering Committee (SteerCo) updates.* Partner with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and PMO leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.* Support initiatives involving digital platforms, web technologies, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise applications.Required Qualifications* 8+ years of IT Project Management experience within large enterprise environments.* Experience managing budgets, timelines, resource plans, risks, and project governance.* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.* Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies.* Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting Corporate Communications, Digital, Marketing, or Employee Communications technology teams.* Knowledge of AI-related initiatives or digital transformation programs.* Experience delivering web or content management platform projects.* Exposure to Sitecore CMS is a strong plus.* PMP, Scrum Master, or related certification preferred. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 7, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $75 per hour