Remote Senior IT Project Manager | Contract-to-Hire

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Illinois; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Sr. IT Project Manager for a remote 6-month contract to hire opportunity. The role requires leading IT projects across maintenance, support and development with solid experience in Agile or Waterfall methods.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple teams (internal and vendor). PMP certification is a plus. Base pay is hourly with potential conversion to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience across maintenance, support and application development
• Experience managing multiple projects and vendor/internal teams
• Proficient with project planning, timelines, and meeting coordination
• Strong communication in English (written & verbal) and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from initiation to closure for clients
• Coordinate internal and vendor teams to deliver on time and within scope
• Develop project plans, status reports, and risk registers
• Ensure adherence to Agile or Waterfall methodologies and governance

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Application development

Agile

Waterfall

Requirements management

Team leadership

Timeline management

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Added Sep 18, 2026 IT Project Manager (46407) Remote, Remote | Temp to Perm Apply

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
• We never conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
• LRS will never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
• All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers .

Job Description

Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Sr. IT Project Manager for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity for the right person. If youre that person, if you have the Project Management expertise that we need, submit your resume now!

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over four decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So lets get to work!

Requirements:

• Must have 8+ years of experience with the following:
• Project management experience
• Risk Management as it relates to managing Maintenance, Support and
• Application Development projects/resources
• MS Project or other Project Management Tools
• Creating project deliverables using the project management software
• Agile or Waterfall Methodology experience
• Managing requirements as it relates to project/resource deliverables
• Documentation and Implementation as it relates to managing Maintenance and Support
• Team leadership (placing employees on projects) both consultants and internal
• Establishing and following a timeline

Must have 2+ years of experience with the following:

• Managing multiple maintenance and development projects simultaneously
• Managing/directing internal developers and vendor development teams
• Coordinating and setting meetings, timelines, communications and project expectations
• Developing project plans
• Strong candidates will have a PMP Certification

Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer

The base range for this contract position is $40 - $70 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Colorado Pay Range:
40.00 - 70.00/per Hour

What to do if you suspect fraud:

If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at Contact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
• We never conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
• LRS will never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
• All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers .