Role: IT Project Manager
W2 Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension)
Location: Hybrid in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
- Tues, Thurs & Wed onsite
- Mon & Fri remote
- Work Schedule: 08:00 AM-05:00 PM
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead, execute, and manage large-scale information technology projects within the organization. This role focuses on long-term project planning, initiation, and delivery oversight, ensuring all initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and in strict alignment with established quality and governance standards. The ideal candidate will possess a deep familiarity with the organization's legacy applications and modern platform transitions, allowing them to hit the ground running without a training curve to immediately manage project scopes and stakeholder communications.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of project planning, initiation, execution, and closure for long-term IT initiatives.
Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, defining scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
Lead cross-functional project teams and manage resources to successfully achieve project delivery goals.
Monitor project progress and performance against the baseline plan, proactively taking corrective actions when necessary.
Identify, track, and manage project risks and issues, developing robust mitigation strategies.
Communicate project status, risks, and critical issues transparently to stakeholders and senior management.
Maintain rigorous financial and delivery accountability across all assigned IT portfolios.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure external deliverables align with project standards.
Conduct regular project meetings and reviews to track progress, facilitate decision-making, and manage accurate, up-to-date project documentation.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
5 to 7+ years of proven, senior-level IT Project Management experience.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strictly required.
Prior contractor or employee experience working within the client's specific IT systems, networks, and corporate platforms is required to ensure immediate project immersion.
Strong understanding of applications and infrastructure, with specific experience navigating changing project management standards within a Customer and Corporate Platforms (C&CP) IT environment.
Strong ownership of IT delivery and governance, with a proven track record of handling hands-on project execution and planning.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, cross-functional coordination, and leadership skills to effectively guide project teams.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Recent experience within the client's network and familiarity with updated internal PM standards.
Hands-on experience or familiarity with PECO Success (supplier portal), PHI website, and Contact me applications.
Experience or familiarity with migrating legacy applications to modern systems, specifically moving toward ServiceNow solutions and Oracle Service Cloud Email Response Management System (ERMS).
Proven experience leading and developing web or portal development projects.
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