Senior Project Manager

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 5-month hybrid assignment focused on cybersecurity initiatives.

You will apply project management best practices to deliver on time and within budget across multiple projects. The role requires strong scheduling, risk and budget control, cross-functional coordination, and experience with Agile/Waterfall and Azure Boards.

Qualifications

• Experience across all phases of systems development from concept through maintenance.
• Strong schedule, risk/issue, and budget management.
• Proven ability to lead large projects using Agile/Waterfall and Azure Boards.
• Experience in global, highly regulated financial institutions is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager in large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, regulatory frameworks, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects
• Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses
• Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans
• Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, and resolution of issues
• Conducts status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures
• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact projects
• Change agent for project management best-practices

Skills

Schedule management

Risk and issue management

Budget and financial management

Coordination and communication across"

Agile/Waterfall methodologies

Azure Boards

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technology field

Tools

Azure Boards

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid

Duration: 5 Months

Project Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be assigned to one or more of the client's large book of cybersecurity projects that require project management best-practices and rigor to execute and successfully deliver on time and on budget.

Qualifications (must haves):

Has expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance to include:

• Schedule management
• Risk and issue management
• Budget and financial management
• Coordination and communication across teams
• Managed large projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies
• Managed large projects using Azure Boards
• Earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in a business or technology field of study

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects
• Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses
• Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans
• Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, and resolution of issues
• Conducts status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures
• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact projects
• Change agent for project management best-practices

Nice to Have's:

The individual should be competent in all areas of project management.

Experience working in a global, highly regulated financial institution

• Proven experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager in large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation initiatives, preferably in cybersecurity or cryptography.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, especially asymmetric and post-quantum cryptography, and related regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise risk management, technology governance, and vendor management.
• Ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., FIPS 203/204/205), cryptographic inventory methodologies, and change management best practices.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is highly desirable