IT Project Manager - Remote

Paradigm • Lombard, IL

22h • Remote

About The Position

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.
We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.
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We are seeking a full-time, remote IT Project Manager. The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering information technology projects that support business objectives. This role bridges the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while meeting quality and security standards. IT Project Managers oversee the full project lifecycle, manage risks and dependencies, and coordinate cross-functional teams in dynamic, often complex environments.

Requirements

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure DevOps, Planview, Smartsheet)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making abilities
• Experience working with cross-functional and technical teams
• Financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Proven experience in risk management and change management

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, from initiation through closure
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate resources across internal teams and external vendors
• Facilitate project governance, status reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Lead stand-ups and other project meetings, inclusive of comprehensive notes, next steps and owners
• Perform sprint planning and manage team members accordingly
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using formal change control
• Ensure compliance with IT standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements
• Track project performance using appropriate metrics and tools
• Resolve conflicts and remove blockers impacting project progress
• Ensure deliverables meet quality expectations and business requirements
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned

Benefits

• Health and wellness– We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives – Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending and commuter accounts, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
• Vacation - We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. Our paid time off and personal holiday programs give you the flexibility you need to live your life to the fullest.
• Volunteer time– We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.
• Learning and development: One of Paradigm’s core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways, including our new Learning Excellence at Paradigm (LEAP) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed