Project/Program Manager IT 2

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Contract
• Job #103176

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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