Senior IT Project Manager

Globalchannelmanagement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of project management experience, with proficiency in Agile methodologies and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing large projects, liaising between technical teams and business stakeholders, and developing project plans. Candidates should have certifications such as PMP or CSM and experience in the financial services sector. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of project management experience required.
• Experience in the financial services or asset management industry.
• Proficiency in project management frameworks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and maintain documentation.
• Manage large, complex projects as the primary liaison.
• Track progress and mitigate risks using appropriate tools.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Vendor management

Capacity planning

Scoping and resource allocation

Education

PMP, RTE, CAPM, CSM, or similar certification

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager needs 5-7 years of project management experience

• Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL: Iselin, NJ
• PMP,RTE, CAPM, CSM, or similar certification
• Experience in the financial services/ asset management industry
• Familiarity with capacity planning, scoping and resource allocation
• Experience with vendor management
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects
• Develop comprehensive project plans, maintain documentation, identify and mitigate risks, and track progress using appropriate tools and metrics.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholder
• Translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables while managing change requests and maintaining quality standards.