Global IT Project Manager — Hybrid, Growth & Certification

Careerscape; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work schedule with flexibility

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and certific–c

Employee wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Careerscape is recruiting for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our Chicago team on a hybrid basis. You will lead end-to-end IT initiatives, translating business requirements into actionable plans and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, budget, and timeline.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in IT/Business and 5+ years in IT project management. PMP certification preferred; strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools like MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with global or distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and vendors.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively.
• Facilitate status meetings, steering committee updates, and stakeholder reviews.
• Manage project scope and change control processes.
• Track and report on project KPIs, milestones, and financial performance.
• Ensure projects adhere to internal governance and quality standards.
• Support resource planning and allocation across concurrent initiatives.
• Drive post-implementation reviews and document lessons learned.

Skills

Agile delivery

Waterfall delivery

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Careerscape is recruiting for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our Chicago team on a hybrid basis. You will lead end-to-end IT initiatives, translating business requirements into actionable plans and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, budget, and timeline.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in IT/Business and 5+ years in IT project management. PMP certification preferred; strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and tools like MS