IT Project Manager (46256)

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity in Central Illinois. The role requires strong leadership and PM skills to manage maintenance, support, and development projects.

Applicants should have 8+ years in PM, PMP preferred, and authorization to work in the USA. The position offers hourly compensation between $40 and $70, with pay determined by experience, role, and location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience.
• Risk management related to maintenance, support and application development projects/resources.
• Experience with MS Project or other project management tools.
• Creating project deliverables using project management software.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Managing requirements related to project/resource deliverables.
• Documentation and implementation for maintenance and support.
• Team leadership placing employees on projects.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Agile/Waterfall

Team leadership

Timeline establishment

Communication (English)

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Sr. IT Project Manager for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 6‑month contract‑to‑hire opportunity for the right person. If you are that person, if you have the Project Management expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!

Requirements

• Must have 8+ years of experience with the following:
  • Project management experience
  • Risk Management as it relates to managing Maintenance, Support and Application Development projects/resources
  • MS Project or other Project Management Tools
  • Creating project deliverables using the project management software
  • Agile or Waterfall Methodology experience
  • Managing requirements as it relates to project/resource deliverables
  • Documentation and Implementation as it relates to managing Maintenance and Support
  • Team leadership (placing employees on projects) both consultants and internal
  • Establishing and following a timeline
• Must have 2+ years of experience with the following:
  • Managing multiple maintenance and development projects simultaneously
  • Managing/directing internal developers and vendor development teams Coordinating and setting meetings, timelines, communications and project expectations
  • Developing project plans
  • Strong candidates will have a PMP Certification
  • Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
  • Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer

Pay Range

The base range for this contract position is $40 - $70 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
• We never conduct interviews solely via text‑based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
• LRS will never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
• All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers.