Jobs · Project Management · Illinois

Sr Project Manager

Apex Systems · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Project ManagementContract

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project/Program Manager to provide PMO support and program management for projects within the Global Family Office Technology Program. This role is responsible for leading the project team to deliver agreed-upon goals, objectives, and business benefits while controlling and monitoring the project's scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technology projects and teams to execute complex initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives and benefits.
  • Create and maintain the project plan throughout the project lifecycle to support the delivery of goals and business outcomes.
  • Ensure the project adheres to project standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Actively manage and escalate project risks, issues, and roadblocks in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate discussions across various teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Communicate project status, reflecting scope, schedule, budget, and resource perspectives.
  • Direct, manage, and motivate the project team, partnering with stakeholders to plan for project resources.
  • Ensure Statements of Work are fulfilled by vendors participating in the project.
  • Facilitate project closure activities, including lessons learned and formal turnover to production support.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading technology projects and teams on highly complex initiatives of significant scope, scale, and risk.
  • Program/project management expertise, including working knowledge and application of SAFe Agile methodology.
  • Skill in adopting corporate project management standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and SDLC requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint).
  • Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to drive plans forward and process information from various sources.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification.
  • Experience at large financial services firms.
  • Consulting experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • 401K program with company match.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
  • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
  • On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
  • Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
  • A dedicated customer service team for questions about benefits and other resources.
  • A certified Career Coach.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, requiring work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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