Project Manager - Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Local Candidates Only)

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure technology projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead project teams and drive successful project delivery, managing scope, schedule, resources, costs, and benefits.

Establish project governance, roles and responsibilities, project phases, milestones, and deliverables.

Develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and contingency plans.

Ensure compliance with project management standards, IT controls, risk policies, and regulatory requirements.

Provide regular project status updates, highlighting project health, risks, issues, and budget or schedule impacts.

Manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate resources across cross-functional teams.

Facilitate working sessions, resolve roadblocks, and escalate critical decisions when necessary.

Manage multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed environment.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.

7+ years of IT project management experience.

Proven experience leading complex infrastructure technology projects involving servers, storage, networks, databases, or middleware.

Strong knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.

PMP or PMI-ACP certification.

Experience with project portfolio and delivery tools such as Clarity, ServiceNow, Jira, Azure DevOps, and MS Project.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams.

Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

Experience leading application development initiatives.

Network infrastructure project management experience.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume, current location, work authorization, and PMP/PMI-ACP certification details.