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Senior IT Project Manager

Axelon Services Corporation

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budgeting, Capacity Management, Change Order Management, Communication Skills, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Documentation Plan, Financial Services, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Metrics, Microsoft Project, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
13 days ago

Job Title: 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

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Axelon Services Corporation