Sr Project Manager

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Sr. Project/Program Manager in Chicago, hybrid setup (Tue-Thu in office). You’ll lead technology programs within the Global Family Office Technology Program, driving governance, plans, and delivery of strategic initiatives.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and vendor SLAs, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with IT controls and SDLC standards while communicating progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technology projects and teams on highly complex initiatives.
• Program/project management expertise, including SAFe Agile knowledge and application.
• Experience applying corporate PM standards, IT controls, risk/regulatory requirements, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects and teams to deliver complex initiatives and benefits.
• Establish governance with defined roles, responsibilities, and resources.
• Create and maintain project plans through the lifecycle to ensure outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to IT controls, risk/regulatory requirements, and SDLC.
• Escalate risks, issues, and roadblocks and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Project leadership

SAFe Agile

Stakeholder management

Risk and issue management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

# Sr Project ManagerApply**Job#: 3044470****Job Description:**Sr Project Manager**Location:** Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Sr. Project/Program Manager to provide PMO Support and Program Management for projects within the Global Family Office Technology Program. This role is responsible for leading the project team to deliver agreed-upon goals, objectives, and business benefits while controlling and monitoring the project’s scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. The position ensures execution continuity and effective oversight of strategic investments.Key Responsibilities* Lead technology projects and teams to execute complex initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives and benefits.* Establish project governance structure with defined roles, responsibilities, and resource assignments.* Create and maintain the project plan throughout the project lifecycle to support the delivery of goals and business outcomes.* Ensure the project adheres to project standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and internal policies.* Actively manage and escalate project risks, issues, and roadblocks in a timely manner.* Facilitate discussions across various teams and manage stakeholder expectations.* Communicate project status, reflecting scope, schedule, budget, and resource perspectives.* Direct, manage, and motivate the project team, partnering with stakeholders to plan for project resources.* Ensure Statements of Work are fulfilled by vendors participating in the project.* Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned and formal turnover to production support.Required Qualifications**Experience:*** Proven experience leading technology projects and teams on highly complex initiatives of significant scope, scale, and risk.* Program/project management expertise, including working knowledge and application of SAFe Agile methodology.* Skill in adopting corporate project management standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and SDLC requirements.**Technical Skills:*** Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).**Professional Skills:*** Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.* Ability to drive plans forward and process information from various sources.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Demonstrated leadership capabilities.Preferred Qualifications* PMP certification.* Experience at large financial services firms.* Consulting experience. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $80 per hour