For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity please contact our Talent Specialist:
Kunal at
Title : Project Manager
Duration : 12months
Location : Chicago IL 60605 (hybrid role requiring the candidate to work in the office three days a week)
Job Description :
The Project Manager will play a key role in managing complex IT initiatives that support the customers strategic goals. This position reports directly to the Manager of the Project Management Office and collaborates with crossfunctional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage complex IT projects ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation planning execution monitoring and closure.
Utilize hybrid project management methodologies effectively combining Agile and Waterfall approaches based on project requirements.
Collaborate with Business Solutions Analysts to gather document and analyze business and technical requirements.
Perform ongoing product backlog maintenance prioritization and resolution of defects/bugs.
Conduct and participate in user story and acceptance criteria reviews with Business Solution Analysts Developer and User Department
Collaborate with project teams and key stakeholders to assess the needs of buyorbuild systems.
Facilitate the creation of project deliverables such as mockups wireframes user stories test cases and deployment plans.
Lead coordinate and oversee the implementation of various IT solutions including custom software development data migrations software applications and infrastructure projects.
Serve as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify assess and mitigate project risks recommending solutions to address challenges.
Present project updates risks and deliverables to executive staff and other key stakeholders.
Manage vendor relationships ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Monitor compliance with IT security standards policies and procedures.
Create and maintain highquality project documentation including charters plans and status reports.
Qualifications (IT Project Mgr Contd)
Education Certification & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Administration or a related field. PMP certification and additional Agile certifications (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster SAFe Agilist) preferred.
Minimum of 7 years managing IT projects of varying sizes and complexities. Proven experience in custom software development data migrations Agile and IT infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with Power BI and Yardi is a plus. Experience in government sector workflows is highly preferred.
Technical & Soft Skills:
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project Smartsheet and Azure DevOps.
Strong analytical skills with experience supporting Business Solutions Analysts in refining requirements.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite SharePoint MS Teams and Power BI.
Demonstrated knowledge of the entire Software Development Lifecycle
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders and executive staff.
Strong leadership and organizational skills with a proactive approach to problemsolving. Ability to handle highstress environments with constant changes and maintain professionalism in a fastpaced integrated team environment. Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Competencies (IT Project Mgr Contd)
Leadership and Collaboration:
Ability to inspire and motivate crossfunctional teams to achieve project goals.
Proficient in building consensus among stakeholders with differing priorities.
Deep understanding of Agile Waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
Ability to benchmark project performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Strong focus on stakeholder satisfaction and delivering valuedriven solutions.
Incorporates feedback effectively to refine project outcomes.
Skilled in using data to guide project decisions and measure success.
Proficient in presenting data through visualization and storytelling.
Embraces change and demonstrates resilience in dynamic environments.
About us: DivIHN the IT Asset Performance Services organization provides Professional Consulting Custom Projects and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the MidWest and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization Specialization and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.