Project Manager
Robert Half · Evanston, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject ManagementTemporary
Responsibilities
- Direct project planning and execution for identity-focused initiatives, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.
- Lead coordination across Active Directory, organizational identity, and Entra ID engineering teams to drive progress and resolve delivery challenges.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, monitor sprint outcomes, and promote effective collaboration among technical and business participants.
- Use Jira to track milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies while maintaining accurate project visibility for stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder communication by providing status updates, escalating issues when needed, and supporting informed decision-making.
- Oversee project documentation, governance materials, and reporting to ensure consistency and accountability throughout the engagement.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust plans proactively to support successful delivery.
- Support technical initiatives involving identity-related changes or transition activities as part of overall project execution.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading IT projects in a project manager or senior consultant capacity.
- Strong working knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies and their application in technical environments.
- PMP certification is required or strongly preferred based on comparable project leadership experience.
- Hands-on experience using Atlassian Jira for project tracking, workflow management, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional technical teams and coordinate multiple workstreams effectively.
- Familiarity with identity and access management environments, including Active Directory and Entra ID.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills in fast-paced project settings.
Qualifications
Must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as PMP are preferred but not required.
Skills
- Project Management
- Agile Scrum Methodologies
- Jira Project Management
- Identity and Access Management
- Active Directory
- Entra ID
Benefits
Commensurate with experience.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
Long-term Contract
Company
Robert Half