Sr. Project Manager (Greater Chicago Area)

Our client is actively seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to support a API Management and AI Gateway initiative based out of their Chicagoland headquarters.

This opportunity is 100% remote and will support Central time zone (CST) hours

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the enterprise-wide migration from TIBCO to Solace messaging platform. This role requires exceptional program management expertise, strong coordination skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration with application teams to ensure successful migration to the new platform within established timelines.

Required skills

• Strong Communication (verbal, written) particularly to Executive Leadership
• Self-Drive / Asking the right questions / Resourceful
• Technical / contextual knowledge - Enterprise Architecture/Platform Engineering/DevOps
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Ability to Influence / Negotiation

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of the enterprise platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with application teams to facilitate their migration to the new platform, providing guidance and support to meet target dates.
• Progress Monitoring: Track and report on the status of application team migrations, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including technical teams, leadership, and external partners, to provide updates and address concerns.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline migration processes and improve efficiency across teams.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential challenges and develop contingency plans to address them effectively.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of program activities, milestones, and outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in program management, preferably in enterprise technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture, DevOps, Platform Engineering and their role in modern application ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field