IT Project Manager Senior

Gallagher; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

People-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher in the Chicago area seeks an experienced IT/AI project manager to lead cross-functional teams, shape project scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a university degree and 5+ years in program or project management, with SCRUM/Agile and vendor management experience; the position offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative, people-first culture with global reach.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience leading IT/AI projects and cross-functional teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex IT and AI-driven projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams across technical and business domains to meet strategic objectives.
• Define and maintain project scope, goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Implement governance, risk management, and compliance practices related to AI systems.
• Develop communication and change management plans for key stakeholders.
• Provide technical and logistical project support, assess risks, and ensure timely reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals while promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Program management

Portfolio management

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Change planning

Priority management

Vendor management

Business/insurance acumen

Agile / SCRUM

Education

University degree

Job description

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Information Technology

48115

$96,000 - $187,000

Partially Scheduled in the Office

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

How you'll make an impact

Specializes in the management of a cross functional team which works on significant technology and AI projects through scheduling, prioritizing, expectation setting, and cost management. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards and meet customer expectations. Manages technical and nontechnical aspects of the project. Assembles project teams and manages resource allocation and day-to-day operations of the project. Manages communications and change management strategies for relevant stakeholders for each project Provides logistical project support, risk management, and progress reporting CAREER: Applies advanced knowledge of sub-function typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage delivery of complex IT and AI-driven projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams across technical and business domains to meet strategic objectives.
• Define and maintain project scope, goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Implement governance, risk management, and compliance practices related to AI systems.
• Develop communication and change management plans for key stakeholders.
• Provide technical and logistical project support, assess risks, and ensure timely reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals while promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.

About You

Required:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Program/portfolio mgmt
• Project mgmt
• Communication and stakeholder mgmt
• Change planning, implementation, and mgmt
• Capacity mgmt and prioritization
• Vendor Mgmt
• Business/insurance acumen
• SCRUM, Agile, or similar PM methodology

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)