Sr. Project Manager (Data Governance)

The Judge Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to oversee strategic initiatives in Chicago. The role requires leading project delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, enhancing compliance in a regulated environment, and partnering with various teams to ensure successful execution. Candidates should possess over 12 years of project management experience, preferably within financial services. This is a hybrid position with a contract duration of over 12 months.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management or leadership experience.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Enhance governance, controls, and compliance within a regulated environment.
• Partner with business, technology, and data teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Build and deliver executive-level reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements through data analysis and structured project management practices.

Skills

Project lifecycle delivery

Waterfall methodologies

Agile methodologies

Governance and compliance

Data analysis

Job description

Our client is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within their Data pillar. This role is key to strengthening project delivery, governance, and execution across complex, cross‑functional programs.

This is a 12+ month contract opportunity that is hybrid to downtown Chicago.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Enhance governance, controls, and compliance within a regulated environment
• Partner with business, technology, and data teams to ensure alignment and execution
• Build and deliver executive‑level reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Drive process improvements through data analysis and structured project management practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of project management or project leadership experience
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries (preferred)