IT Project Manager

RWS • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Propylon’s Project Managers are responsible for defining, planning, and leading software project activity from initiation through to customer acceptance and successful handover to support operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to work on multi-million-dollar, enterprise-level software implementations in a client-facing role.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in a software development project management role
• Experience delivering projects in a business-critical software or services environment
• Degree in IT, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise IT projects to defined scope, schedule, and budget
• Demonstrated ability to manage evolving project scope, priorities, and dependencies in dynamic environments
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across business and technical functions
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including engagement with client and senior stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels in a client-facing role
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies
• Solid business acumen with the ability to align technical delivery to business objectives
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Availability to travel as required
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMI, PRINCE2)

Nice To Haves

• Agile certifications (e.g. Professional Scrum Master, SAFe, or similar)
• Proficiency using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira or similar platforms
• Experience working within structured governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks
• Experience supporting change management initiatives and driving user adoption in enterprise environments

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to agreed scope, schedule, and budget – managing scope definition, changes, and priorities from initiation through to implementation
• Lead and motivate project teams across the full project lifecycle, including both on-site and distributed team members
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of project deliverables
• Manage stakeholder communication and alignment across client and internal teams
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
• Produce and maintain all required project documentation and reporting artefacts
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues throughout the lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders
• Present clear and accurate project status updates to stakeholders at all levels
• Support clients during production phases, including post-implementation activities where required
• Support the implementation of project delivery standards, reporting frameworks, and governance structures

Benefits

• Great Places To Work recognition
• Entrepreneurial, innovation-driven environment
• Global scale, resources, and reach of RWS
• Opportunity to work on multi-million-dollar, enterprise-level software implementations
• Culture of learning, growth, and employee development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree