IT Project Manager (Data Projects)

Irvine Technology Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Technology Corporation in Chicago seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead data initiatives across engineering, architecture, product, and business teams. The role blends project management with business analysis in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

The position is a 12-month contract in a hybrid Chicago setting (3 days onsite). You will partner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage scope, and ensure timely delivery with clear communications to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project or delivery management within data or tech environments.
• Experience partnering with director-level and senior leadership.
• Strong business analysis and requirements gathering skills.
• Knowledge of data concepts and collaboration with data engineers and architects.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional data and technology initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Gather requirements, analyze processes, and translate needs into actionable plans.
• Drive day-to-day execution, track milestones, and manage risks.
• Coordinate with data, technology, business units, vendors, and leadership.
• Support readiness including testing, training, and handoff.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Data concepts

Executive communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Data Projects

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead strategic and tactical initiatives across a growing Data organization. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong project management and business analysis skills with enough technical and data knowledge to effectively partner with engineering, architecture, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable bringing structure and accountability to complex initiatives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Location:

Chicago, IL – Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week

Type:

12-month contract

Compensation:

This job is expected to pay about $75–85/hr W2

What You’ll Do:

• Lead cross-functional data and technology initiatives from planning through implementation, managing scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, and delivery.
• Partner with business and technical teams to gather requirements, analyze processes, and translate business needs into actionable project plans and solutions.
• Drive day-to-day execution, establish clear ownership, track milestones, and proactively resolve risks, issues, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate across Data, Technology, business teams, vendors, and other partners while providing clear, concise project updates and decision-ready communications to senior leadership.
• Support implementation readiness, including testing, documentation, communications, training, operational handoff, and continuous improvement of project delivery practices.

What Gets You the Job:

• 7+ years of project, program, or delivery management experience within data, technology, or related environments, with 5+ years partnering with Director-level and senior leadership.
• Strong project management experience across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models, with the ability to independently drive complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and translating business needs into actionable deliverables.
• Working knowledge of data concepts and the ability to effectively partner with data engineers, architects, product owners, and other technical teams.
• Strong executive communication skills and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Irvine Technology Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Irvine Technology Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.