Project/Program Manager IT 2

Project / Program Manager – IT
Hybrid | Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL (Dallas/Irving, TX also considered)
Rate: $53 - $55/hour

We are seeking an experienced IT Project / Program Manager to support a large, enterprise?level digital organization focused on delivering integrated software solutions and platform capabilities. This role will partner closely with engineering, business stakeholders, and product owners to drive projects from concept through implementation within an Agile environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning and execution of IT projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and with high quality
• Manage project charters, schedules, budgets, communications, metrics, and overall delivery plans
• Partner with software engineering teams, business stakeholders, and product owners to align scope, priorities, and ways of working
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, typically 2–3 active projects at a time
• Support projects from concept, prototype, and pilot through implementation and follow?up
• Use project management tools and methodologies to track progress, risks, and dependencies
• Actively manage change, guide teams through decision?making, and recommend solutions or alternatives when challenges arise
• Communicate status, risks, and progress clearly to cross?functional teams and leadership
• Ensure alignment across technical and business teams in a complex, enterprise environment

Work Environment

• Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on?site
• Preferred locations: Chicago or Peoria, IL (Dallas/Irving, TX also considered)
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Collaborative team environment working across engineering and business functions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of project or program management experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience
• 2+ years of direct project management experience supporting software engineering teams
• Experience managing projects using Agile methodologies
• Hands?on experience with Azure DevOps (VSTS) and Confluence
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including charters, planning, scheduling, and execution
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Experience working cross?functionally within large organizations
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or Change Management certification
• Experience supporting large enterprise or digital transformation initiatives
• Exposure to Power BI and data?driven reporting
• Some Scrum Master experience in addition to project management
• Experience supporting eCommerce or customer?facing applications