IT Project Manager

KellyMitchell Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,405,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

ESOP

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group in Chicago is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead and manage IT projects from planning through implementation, aligning with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.

The role requires PMP certification, strong communication skills, and experience presenting to senior leadership. Location is Chicago, IL, with compensation discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field required.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources and risks.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and drive project delivery.
• Adhere to IT governance, security controls, and risk management.

Skills

PMP Certification

IT project mgmt

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a major commercial airline, is seeking for a someone who Leads and manages IT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinates cross-functional teams, manages resources and risks, supports technology initiatives, and drives successful project delivery while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies
• Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center
• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by staying current on state-of-the-art practices
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field
• Experience in the IT industry, including development work and customer interaction
• PMP Certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience creating and presenting materials to senior leadership and executives

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Agile certification or Agile project delivery experience
• Experience within large enterprise IT environments
• Background in software development or technical project delivery
• Experience supporting technology initiatives within highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and security controls.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making.
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering business value.
• Adaptability in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Work Environment

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.