Information Technology Project Manager

Pekininsurance; Pekin (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Volunteer Program

Job summary

Pekin Insurance is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional projects, ensuring on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery aligned with enterprise goals.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive business value, mature project practices, and enable change across departments in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Agile tools (Jira) and enterprise architecture.
• Experience delivering initiatives leveraging agile methodology.
• PMO experience or insurance industry background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of projects with defined scope, objectives, and success metrics.
• Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, budgets, and communication strategies.
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement and manages relationships across departments.
• Identifies and mitigates risks; handles issues and dependencies; adapts plans as needed.
• Tracks performance and reports updates through dashboards and executive briefings.
• Ensures alignment with governance, compliance and change management protocols.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and third-party partners for delivery.
• Conducts kickoff and closure activities, including lessons learned.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Jira

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? You’ve found it.

At Pekin Insurance, you’re not a number—you’re part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we’ve built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you’ll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We’re proud to help people through life’s toughest moments—and it’s our people who make that possible.

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you. Learn more about Pekin Insurance Here!

Position Overview

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of strategic, cross-functional, and transformational projects that align with enterprise goals. This role is accountable for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects of varying scope and complexity, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet stakeholder expectations.

The IT Project Manager collaborates with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to drive business value, foster alignment, and support change across departments. This role plays a key part in building enterprise project maturity and advancing organizational priorities.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including defining scope, objectives, and success metrics
• Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, resource allocations, budgets, and communication strategies
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement and manages relationships across diverse departments and disciplines
• Identifies and mitigates risks, manages issues and dependencies, and adapts plans to achieve intended outcomes
• Tracks project performance and provides updates through dashboards, reports, and executive briefings
• Ensures alignment with internal governance, compliance, and change management protocols
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and third-party partners to ensure effective execution and delivery
• Conducts project kickoff and closure activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and handoffs
• Supports knowledge transfer, process improvement, and the creation and adoption of project management best practices
• Makes decisions related to day-to-day project execution within approved scope, budget, and timeline
• Escalates high-risk issues, scope changes, or resourcing challenges to IT leaders and project sponsors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, specialized training or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ years of experience managing projects, including software, infrastructure, or systems
• Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, etc.) and enterprise architecture

Preferred

• Experience delivering initiatives leveraging agile methodology
• Technical management experience in a dynamic high-paced environment
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries
• PMO (Program Management Office) a plus
• Insurance background a plus

Must have skills:

• Agile and other project methodologies such as LEAN, SAFe, Waterfall, Solid command of JIRA, PowerPoint, Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to multiple audiences

Good to have skills:

• Former roles as Scrum Master, Product Owner, other IT related roles/skills.

Certifications & Licenses

• PMP
• Six Sigma, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer - preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstratedknowledge of:

• Project lifecycle management and governance frameworks
• Stakeholder engagement and change enablement strategies
• Business operations and strategic execution principles

Demonstrated skills in:

• Planning and resource management
• Communication and influence across diverse audiences and all levels of the organization
• Strong facilitation skills including resolution of risks, issues, and decision making
• Budget tracking and risk mitigation

Demonstratedability to:

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment
• Translate goals into actionable project plans
• Adapt approaches to meet evolving business needs
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Range:

• $108,000.00 – $148,000.00 per year
  • This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Volunteer Program

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