IT Project Manager/Program Manager

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager/Program Manager to lead IT projects focusing on infrastructure, application, and vendor management. You will coordinate project delivery, build project plans, and ensure stakeholder alignment.

The ideal candidate will have 2-7+ years of project management experience and strong skills in planning and communication, preferably in an Agile or hybrid framework. The role offers the opportunity for a 10-month contract with potential extension and requires U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Manage IT projects with a focus on infrastructure, application, and vendor management.
• Communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate Agile project delivery and maintain detailed project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery across teams and vendors.
• Build and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and RAID logs.
• Deliver clear executive updates and maintain governance documentation.

Skills

2–7+ years managing IT infrastructure projects

Strong planning and scheduling skills

Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery

Excellent communication abilities

Tools

PMP certification

CSM certification

SAFe certification

Job description

Job Overview

The IT Project Manager/Program Manager will lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and vendor-driven projects. The role oversees planning, execution, reporting, stakeholder alignment, and RFP support to ensure projects meet scope, timelines, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery across teams and vendors.
• Build and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and RAID logs.
• Control scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
• Deliver clear executive updates and maintain governance documentation.
• Support RFP tasks: requirements, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Facilitate meetings, communication, and cross-team coordination.
• Work onsite with County stakeholders as required.

Required Skills

• 2–7+ years managing IT infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, or vendor implementation projects.
• Strong planning, scheduling, RAID, and reporting skills.
• Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills

• RFP development and procurement coordination experience.
• Public sector or government project exposure.
• Certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent.

Job Details

• Job ID: J52930
• Job Title: IT Project Manager/Program Manager
• Location: Kane County, IL
• Duration: 10 Months + Extension
• Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)
• Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
• Client: To Be Discussed Later
• Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

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Equal Opportunity Employer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOG Technologies LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract