Senior Project Manager

This is a 6+ contract with an extension expected. Hybrid onsite/remote downtown Chicago.

Job Description:

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Identify, obtain and adjust resources needed to achieve project goals.
• Negotiate with department managers for the acquisition of required personnel
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and assignments to appropriate team members.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Track progress on project milestones, deliverables, timeline and budget
• Manage cross-functional teams effectively
• Collaborate with different areas of IT and the business to provide appropriate solutions
• Provide escalation path for problems, issues, or risks that project teams cannot resolve or manage on their own, such as a shortage of funding, resources, or deadlines that cannot be met
• Follows delivery and governance framework during the entire delivery lifecycle

High Level Role Summary:

• Experienced Sr. PM with outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.