Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - Enterprise Infrastructure & Digital Platforms
Location: Hybrid 2 Days In-Office Chicagoland / Evanston area
Position Type: Contract Long-Term

Overview:
Our client is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex enterprise-level IT initiatives. This role requires a strong background across Infrastructure IT Operations and Digital Platforms managing projects from intake through execution in a hybrid cloud and datacenter environment. This individual will play a critical role in driving structure execution and cross-functional alignment across enterprise IT efforts.


What You Bring (Ideal Experience):

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 812 years of IT Project Management experience with strong exposure to enterprise infrastructure and operations initiatives
• Proven success delivering large-scale multi-year IT programs across infrastructure cloud and platform domains
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure AWS) in enterprise or hybrid environments
• Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow ITSM CMDB Change & Incident workflows)
• Strong familiarity with enterprise networking M365 modernization and application integrations
• Experience working with third-party vendors systems integrators and managed service providers
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities
• PMP PMI-ACP SAFe or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments is a plus

What Youll Do:

• Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise IT initiatives from intake planning execution stabilization through close-out
• Lead multi-domain projects across:
• Infrastructure
• Hybrid cloud environments
• Digital platforms
• Security and IT operations
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define scope success metrics financial impact and delivery timelines
• Develop and manage integrated project plans including schedules resources dependencies risks budgets and KPIs
• Apply Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery models based on project complexity and risk
• Identify manage and mitigate technical operational and vendor-related risks escalating as needed
• Serve as the central coordination point across engineering operations security vendors and leadership
• Manage vendor-led initiatives including SOW tracking milestone validation and performance accountability
• Deliver executive-level status reporting highlighting progress risks financials and key decisions
• Lead post-implementation reviews and drive continuous improvement of project delivery and governance

Professional Competencies:

• Deep understanding of enterprise IT environments including cloud networking identity security and operations
• Strong command of PMI PMBOK principles Agile methodologies and hybrid delivery models
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business outcomes for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Expertise in risk dependency and priority management in complex environments
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and vendor cost management
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous evolving environments
• High emotional intelligence and leadership presence; ability to influence without authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and executive communication
• Process-oriented mindset with focus on governance standardization and continuous improvement

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $55 - $80 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.

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