Senior Information Technology Program Manager

Motion Recruitment; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Senior IT Program Manager to drive AI initiatives in North Chicago. The candidate will manage multiple IT projects with a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Responsibilities include overseeing project lifecycles, managing budgets, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of project management experience, particularly in AI applications.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of solid experience in project management.
• Experience managing project/program finances and budgets.
• Experience managing SDLC projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and manage multiple IT projects within their defined scope.
• Manage interrelated project activities and lead all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• Ensure transparent reporting of project status, issues, risks, and financials.

Skills

Project management experience

AI background

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems/Computer Science

Tools

Clarity PPM

Job description

Overview

Senior IT Program Manager to drive and move AI initiatives forward through next year. The ideal candidate will have program management experience and an AI background or prior knowledge of AI.

Job Details

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Contract Duration: 12+ months

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and manage multiple IT projects within their defined scope(s). Manage interrelated project activities and lead all aspects of the project lifecycle, working with project sponsors/key stakeholders, team members, and management to oversee all phases of project completion. Build and manage project work breakdown structure, milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables within resource and budget constraints and changing priorities to ensure the successful completion of the project. Ensure transparent reporting of project status, issues, risks, and financials.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems/Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of solid experience in project management
• Experience managing project/program finances and budgets.
• Experience managing SDLC projects.
• Experience with Clarity PPM or other similar PPM tool(s).
• Strong experience working with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• PMP Certification.
• Pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience managing projects to deliver or enhance validated systems.
• Experience with AI applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting