IT Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their dynamic Project Management Office. This role offers the chance to lead innovative IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. You will translate business needs into actionable project plans, manage stakeholder communications, and introduce new tools and best practices. With a focus on collaboration and continuous professional development, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for technology and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of IT-centric projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our Project Management team is looking for an IT Project Manager. The IT Project Manager will have the opportunity to work remotely from within the United States.

We are excited to welcome a new IT Project Manager to the Cherry Bekaert Project Management Office (PMO) team! You will manage the delivery of projects focused on IT-centric projects. You will be responsible for translating business needs into a project plan or roadmap of projects/agile sprints. You will develop the project charter, plan, timeline & budget estimates, milestones, risk/issue/decision management, and manage stakeholder communication plan to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and on budget.

In addition to project management responsibilities, you may also be asked to perform some business analysis duties. This includes analyzing & documenting business processes, business impacts, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. You may be asked to work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.

As part of the PMO team, you will innovate and champion the introduction of new tools, technologies, and best practices for project management. Success in this role requires strong communication, collaboration, and prioritization. As our IT PM you can effectively build relationships and collaborate with Cherry Bekaert leadership and employees, peers, and external parties. Success in this role requires strong facilitation skills, excellent communication, a collaborative approach, and the ability to effect change and inspire others.

As an IT Project Manager, you will:

• Develop project plans and budgets.
• Translate business needs into project plans.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder communications.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and decisions.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements.
• Introduce new tools and best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure clear communication and facilitate meetings.
• Demonstrate firm competencies by embodying the attitudes and behaviors that align with our firm goals.

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing technology projects
• Bachelor’s degree
• PMP certification
• Experience with waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• IT operations knowledge

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$120,000 to $138,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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