Lead IT Project / Program Manager (W2 Only)

Job Title: IT Project / Program Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (Preferred) or Peoria, IL – Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Month Contract

We are seeking a Senior IT Project/Program Manager with extensive experience leading enterprise software development programs in Agile environments. The ideal candidate will manage multiple cross-functional initiatives, partner with business and engineering teams, and drive projects from planning through implementation.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience
• 8+ years managing software development projects in Agile environments
• Experience leading enterprise-level, cross-functional programs
• Strong stakeholder, risk, budget, and schedule management
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and Confluence (2+ years)
• Advanced Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with project charters, roadmap planning, and organizational change management
• Bachelor''s degree (graduation date must be listed on resume)

Preferred:

• PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Power BI experience
• Six Sigma or Change Management certification
• Experience with large enterprise organizations
• Ecommerce project experience

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid (currently 2 days onsite; must be open to working onsite up to 5 days/week if business needs change)
• Up to 25% travel between Chicago and Peoria

Note: Candidates with primarily Scrum Master experience, limited enterprise Project/Program Management experience, frequent job changes, or missing education details on the resume will not be considered.