Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC, Iselin, NJ, USA CW-Lead Project Manager IT

The Program and Project Management job plans, organizes, and controls resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Under minimal supervision, this job utilizes general knowledge of the project/business requirements to manage large projects for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Organizes project teams by assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements necessary to ensure project is successful.
• Estimates the costs, resources, and time required to complete each phase of a project and allocates resources and tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Implements an established project plan and monitors progress and performance against this plan.
• Monitors the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
• Identifies and resolves obstacles to completing project on time and to budget.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Coordinates the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager with proven experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery. The ideal candidate will bring 5-7 years of project management experience and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will plan, execute, and close projects while managing scope, timeline, budget, and resources. You'll lead a project team, facilitate stakeholder communication, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Your expertise in both traditional and iterative approaches will enable you to select and apply the most effective methodology for each project's unique requirements. You'll develop comprehensive project plans, maintain documentation, identify and mitigate risks, and track progress using appropriate tools and metrics. Acting as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, you'll translate complex requirements into actionable deliverables while managing change requests and maintaining quality standards. A critical aspect of this role involves coordinating with external vendors and third-party partners. You'll manage vendor relationships, oversee contract deliverables, ensure compliance with service level agreements, and facilitate seamless integration of vendor resources into project workflows.

Required Skills

• PMP/RTE or equivalent certification
• 5-7 years of project management experience
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects
• Experience coordinating and managing vendor relationships and third-party deliverables
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to present findings to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP,RTE, CAPM, CSM, or similar certification
• Experience in the financial services/ asset management industry
• Familiarity with capacity planning, scoping and resource allocation
• Experience with vendor management