IT Project Manager | Hybrid & Flexible Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

Pekin Insurance in Pekin, IL is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional projects aligning with enterprise goals. You will plan, monitor, and close projects, manage budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations, and collaborate with internal teams and partners to drive value.

This role supports change across departments and advances project maturity, fostering enterprise governance and best practices for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 outcomes.
• Tracks project performance and provides updates through dashboards, reports, and executive briefings.
• Ensures alignment with governance, compliance, and change management protocols.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and third-party partners to ensure delivery.
• Conducts kickoff/closure activities, including lessons learned and handoffs.

Skills

Agile

LEAN

SAFe

Waterfall

Communication

Facilitation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Pekin Insurance in Pekin, IL is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional projects aligning with enterprise goals. You will plan, monitor, and close projects, manage budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations, and collaborate with internal teams and partners to drive value.

This role supports change across departments and advances project maturity, fostering enterprise governance and best practices for successful delivery.