neteffects · Lake Forest, Illinois, US

IT Project Manager

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Infrastructure Project Manager

Location: Remote
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Business Hours
Pay Rate: $90–$91/hour
Duration: 1 year contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to plan, lead, organize, and drive multiple technology projects from initiation through delivery.

This role will manage high-visibility, concurrent IT projects using waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies. The Project Manager will work across technical teams, business units, and third-party partners to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has a strong IT project management background, understands technical infrastructure environments, and is comfortable managing multiple cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage IT projects supporting Infrastructure, Information Security, Business Systems & Operations, and Data Engineering & Analytics.
  • Manage 2–4 concurrent projects, including project schedules, scope, deliverables, dependencies, and resource constraints.
  • Develop and maintain project plans and schedules based on defined scope, priorities, and available resources.
  • Lead project status meetings, working sessions, and cross-functional team discussions.
  • Track and communicate project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and leadership escalations.
  • Identify project roadblocks and coordinate with stakeholders to drive resolution.
  • Hold project teams accountable for commitments, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Facilitate project delivery across multiple technical teams, business units, third-party vendors, and external partners.
  • Apply waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project management approaches based on project and business needs.
  • Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to evaluate project risks and issues accurately and objectively.
  • Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization to gain stakeholder trust, sponsorship, and alignment.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of Information Technology Project Management experience required.
  • 5+ years of experience in an IT-related field preferred.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent, cross-functional technology projects.
  • Ability to develop and manage project schedules, scope, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
  • Strong project reporting skills, including status reporting, risk/issue tracking, and leadership escalations.
  • Sufficient technical and business knowledge to effectively partner with technical project delivery teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building skills.
  • Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed organization.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and competing priorities.

Preferred Certifications

  • Project Management Professional ( PMP)
  • Certified Associate in Project Management ( CAPM)
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner ( PMI-ACP)
  • Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe) certification

Benefits (employee contribution):

  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.

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