Job Title: IT Project / Program Manager
Location: Chicago, Peoria, or Dallas (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
Compensation: $53–$56/hr with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
We are seeking an experienced IT Project / Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of large-scale digital and software initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. This role will focus on driving complex programs that integrate data analytics, DevOps, and modern application platforms, while ensuring alignment across cross-functional business and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project and program management across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Develop and manage project charters, schedules, budgets, and overall delivery plans
- Partner with engineering, product, data analytics, and DevOps teams to drive execution
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- Facilitate alignment across stakeholders and guide teams through scope definition and ways of working
- Track progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues and blockers
- Present updates, progress, and insights to senior leadership
- Drive enterprise-level change management and strategic alignment across initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in project or program management
- Proven experience managing software or IT-focused projects from inception through delivery
- Experience working in Agile development environments with engineering and product teams
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and Confluence
- Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including planning, scheduling, and governance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- Experience with Power BI and data-driven reporting
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large enterprise environments
- Exposure to eCommerce or digital platform initiatives
- Certifications such as PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or Change Management
Key Skills
- Strong program and project management capability
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including interaction with senior leaders
- Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities
- Ability to influence teams and drive decisions across a matrixed organization
Additional Considerations
- Candidates must be local to one of the listed locations or able to relocate and work onsite from day one
- This role requires true project/program management experience; candidates with only Scrum Master experience will not be considered
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