Project Manager

Krasan Consulting Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives in Springfield, Illinois. The role requires 8+ years of experience in managing enterprise IT projects and strong proficiency in Agile methodologies. You will oversee project lifecycles, manage Agile ceremonies, and communicate updates to stakeholders. Benefits include medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k). This is a full-time position requiring local candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT Project Management experience leading enterprise or public sector technology projects.
• Proven success managing Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile frameworks, and project governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle: scope, planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and delivery.
• Manage Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and backlog prioritization.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (charters, RAID logs, schedules, and reports).
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and technical teams for solution alignment.
• Oversee vendor deliverables and enforce accountability.
• Support change management, training, and go‑live planning for technology rollouts.
• Communicate project updates, metrics, and risk assessments to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Risk management

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Visio

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Krasan Consulting Services

Location: Springfield, Illinois (Local Candidates Only)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives and deliver high-impact results across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience managing enterprise IT projects and is highly proficient in Agile methodologies. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to coordinate across technical and business functions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full project lifecycle: scope, planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and delivery.
• Manage Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives, and backlog prioritization.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (charters, RAID logs, schedules, and reports).
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and technical teams to ensure solution alignment.
• Oversee vendor deliverables and enforce accountability across internal and external partners.
• Support change management, training, and go‑live planning for technology rollouts.
• Communicate project updates, metrics, and risk assessments to leadership and key stakeholders.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of IT Project Management experience leading enterprise or public sector technology projects.
• Proven success managing Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile frameworks, and project governance practices.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project, Confluence, and Visio.

Preferred

• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or PMI‑ACP certification.
• Experience with State of Illinois agencies or other public sector organizations.
• Background managing multi‑vendor or large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.

Local to Springfield, Illinois is required.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)