IT Project Manager IV

About the Role

Our client, a leading global airline, is seeking an IT Project Manager to join their team. Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for managing complex IT projects? Our client is looking for a strong IT Project Manager to spearhead critical technological initiatives that shape their organization's future. This is your chance to join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficiency, security, and innovation on a global scale. Based in Chicago, IL, with flexibility for remote work and occasional onsite presence, this role offers a unique blend of challenge and opportunity.

Contract Details

• Mid-Level (5–8 years of experience)
• Extension Potential: Possibility to extend to a multi-year contract
• Conversion Potential: No guarantees for conversion to FTE at this time, but there is a possibility based on performance
• This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies
• Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center
• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements
• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by staying current on state-of-the-art practices
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or other related discipline
• PMP Certification
• Develop project planning that includes resourcing, timelining, and risk management
• Cyber Security Project Management experience
• Experience in the IT industry, including development work and customer interaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work multiple projects

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strategic planning and risk management
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to maintaining professional and technical knowledge

Work Environment

• Location: Remote, with some requirement to be in the office as needed
• Work Arrangement: Remote with onsite presence as needed
• Preferred Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
• Travel: 10%

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $50.00 and $66.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.