Technology Infrastructure Senior Technical Project Manager

KellyMitchell Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Technology Infrastructure Senior Technical Project Manager for a leading financial services client in Chicago. This is a W-2 role with hybrid work and on-site days.

You will lead cross-functional teams, establish governance, and manage scope, schedule and budget for large infrastructure programs. Pay ranges from $47–$68 per hour with strong benefits and ESOP/401K options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of dedicated technical project/program management experience driving highly complex IT infrastructure initiatives.
• PMI PMP or ACP certification.
• Experience applying Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies in a large corporate setting.
• Familiarity with core infrastructure: servers, storage, networks, databases, middleware.
• Experience with Clarity and workflow tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency with MS Office including MS Project, SharePoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver large infrastructure technology programs following corporate standards and best practices.
• Provide governance, define phases, set roles, and track key deliverables and milestones.
• Develop project plans and hands-on execution to manage scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and dependencies with contingency plans.
• Forecast resource needs, facilitate technical working sessions, and establish clear communication.
• Provide timely status updates to leadership and escalate roadblocks when needed.

Skills

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid

PMP/ACP certification

Tools

Clarity

ServiceNow

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Technology Infrastructure Senior Technical Project Manager to join their team. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully deliver large infrastructure technology programs following corporate standards and best practices.
• Provide structured project leadership by establishing governance, defining phases, setting clear roles, and tracking key deliverables and milestones.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and provide hands-on execution leadership to manage scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, creating proactive contingency and health restoration plans when necessary.
• Partner closely with stakeholders to forecast resource needs, facilitate technical working sessions, and establish clear project communication protocols.
• Provide timely status updates to leadership regarding project health, while escalating critical roadblocks and constraints immediately.

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 7+ years of dedicated technical project/program management experience driving highly complex IT infrastructure initiatives.
• Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification.
• Proven expertise applying Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies within a large, matrixed corporate environment.
• General technical familiarity with core infrastructure domains, including servers, storage, networks, databases, and middleware.
• Direct, hands-on experience working with PPM tools such as Clarity, alongside workflow platforms like ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite, specifically including MS Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Prior experience working within a large financial services firm or a highly regulated industry.
• Direct experience successfully leading network infrastructure deployment projects.
• Prior experience managing application development initiatives alongside infrastructure work.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure deployments with significant scope, financial scale, and organizational risk.
• Deep understanding of corporate IT controls, compliance frameworks, and strict regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

Results-Oriented Analytical Problem-Solver Collaborative Influencer Adaptable & Self-Starting Work Environment

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days per week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday anchor days)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $47.00 and $68.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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