IT Project Manager
On-siteOak Brook, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Configure, maintain, and manage technology projects across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) systems. Lead end-to-end project lifecycles from initiation through closure, developing comprehensive plans, schedules, and milestones while coordinating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Monitor project financials, resource utilization, and change requests to deliver initiatives on time, within scope, and within budget. Identify and mitigate risks, prepare executive-level status reports, and ensure compliance with organizational governance and security policies. Manage concurrent projects including cloud migrations, SIS initiatives, LMS projects, and Microsoft 365 implementations.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing Information Technology projects
- Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners
- Demonstrated success delivering multiple concurrent projects from initiation through closure
- Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to interact professionally with team members, stakeholders and third parties
- Experience leading cross-functional teams consisting of business stakeholders, technical staff, vendors, and executive sponsors
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, scope, and resources
- Experience producing executive-level project status reports and presentations
- Experience using project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid
- Experience using various project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Monday.com
- Prior experience within higher education
- Familiarity with Ellucian, Jenzabar, Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise platforms
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