Job Description
"Non-local profiles will not be considered. We are seeking local candidates who can work on-site in a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL"IT Project Manager - Enterprise Technology & InfrastructureLocation: Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite per week
Initial Training: 100% onsite during the first month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives across enterprise business functions. This individual will be responsible for driving projects from planning through implementation, ensuring successful delivery within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Projects will span multiple areas of enterprise technology, including IT infrastructure, business applications, networking, hosting, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and technology operations.
The ideal candidate brings broad technical project management experience, the ability to navigate complex environments, and the communication skills needed to collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. This role will typically manage 4-7 projects simultaneously, ranging from short-term initiatives to multi-year programs.
Key Responsibilities- Manage multiple technology projects simultaneously, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
- Lead initiatives across enterprise IT, including infrastructure, networking, hosting, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business applications.
- Partner with technical leads, architects, vendors, and business stakeholders to define project requirements and delivery strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure milestones are met and project objectives are achieved.
- Identify project risks, resolve issues, manage dependencies, and communicate status and escalations effectively.
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, reporting, and governance in accordance with established PMO practices.
- Support both strategic technology initiatives and hands-on delivery efforts.
- Adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands across a varied project portfolio.
Required Skills:- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- At least 4 years of project management experience, including 2+ years leading projects involving IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, or business technology functions.
- Broad exposure to multiple IT domains, with a strong understanding of infrastructure and technology delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to manage 4-7 concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
- Experience working with technical teams, system architects, and business stakeholders.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence across teams, facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts, and keep projects moving forward.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach, sound judgment, and eagerness to learn.
Preferred Experience:- Technology consulting or professional services background.
- Experience with project management platforms such as Smartsheet, Asana, or Planview.
- Experience supporting infrastructure modernization, enterprise technology delivery, or complex cross-functional initiatives.
What Makes This Opportunity Interesting?- Work across a broad portfolio of enterprise technology and infrastructure initiatives.
- Gain exposure to both structured PMO project management and hands-on technology delivery.
- Join an established, financially stable organization with a strong commitment to technology.
- Collaborate with an experienced, supportive, and highly team-oriented technology group.
Interested in learning more? Apply today or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity.
