Sr Project Manager

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

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401K match

HSA health account

EAP with counseling

Descrizione del lavoro

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead technology programs from initiation through implementation in a hybrid Chicago setting. The role requires coordinating diverse teams, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and ensuring programs align with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

You will engage stakeholders, drive risk mitigation, and ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and procurement processes while delivering impactful banking product initiatives.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong background in banking or financial services environments.
• Proven experience managing application development projects, utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies, and demonstrating strong financial acumen in managing budgets exceeding $1M.

Mansioni

• Lead technology projects from initiation to implementation, managing the overall project lifecycle and delivery of business, operational, and technology deliverables.
• Manage overall project budgets of $1M+ and perform ongoing financial forecasting, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional team members, maintaining accountability for project deliverables.
• Drive initiatives in the banking deposits space, supporting revenue generation, process improvements, and new product launches to market.
• Execute project requirements within strict governance frameworks, adhering to risk appetite, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain all related project management artifacts in compliance with enterprise standards.
• Understand project interdependencies and apply critical thinking to identify and mitigate risks from project inception.
• Negotiate contract details with external vendors in consultation with procurement teams to secure necessary resources.
• Socialize change management plans with stakeholders and measure project effectiveness and adoption.

Conoscenze

Technical project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Strumenti

Waterfall & Agile methodologies

Descrizione del lavoro

Job#: 3054502

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Role Overview

This position requires leading assigned technology programs and projects from initiation to implementation to deliver optimal business results. The successful candidate ensures project outcomes align with timeline, budget, and quality standards while proactively mitigating execution risks. Operating in a complex and matrixed environment, this professional facilitates communication with stakeholders and directs project team members, including technology resources, business units, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects from initiation to implementation, managing the overall project lifecycle and delivery of business, operational, and technology deliverables.
• Manage overall project budgets of $1M+ and perform ongoing financial forecasting, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional team members, maintaining accountability for project deliverables.
• Drive initiatives in the banking deposits space, supporting revenue generation, process improvements, and new product launches to market.
• Execute project requirements within strict governance frameworks, adhering to risk appetite, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain all related project management artifacts in compliance with enterprise standards.
• Understand project interdependencies and apply critical thinking to identify and mitigate risks from project inception.
• Negotiate contract details with external vendors in consultation with procurement teams to secure necessary resources.
• Socialize change management plans with stakeholders and measure project effectiveness and adoption.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in technical project management, with a strong background in banking or financial services environments.

Technical Skills: Proven experience managing application development projects, utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies, and demonstrating strong financial acumen in managing budgets exceeding $1M.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Specific project experience related to banking deposits, commercial products, or financial services.
• Prior experience working within complex, matrixed financial institutions.

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 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 [email protected] 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.

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Everforth Apex 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 have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.