Senior IT Project Manager

TAG - The Aspen Group•Chicago, IL

4d•$126,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aspen Group (TAG) is seeking a positive, proactive Sr. IT Project Manager to manage project teams and ensure IT projects are completed on time and on cost. The ideal candidate will be focused on delivery, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and transparent reporting. This role requires ensuring compliance with budget and other project requirements, managing cross-functional reporting, and developing implementation run guides in coordination with project teams and end-users. The Project Manager will communicate with stakeholders throughout all project phases and ensure efficient project closure with documented sign-offs. To be successful, the candidate must deliver extensively recorded, tested, intact, and operative solutions within delivery time frames and budget, demonstrating analytical skills and a positive demeanor.

Requirements

Must have Bachelors or Masters qualification
5+ years of experience in a project management role.
Should be hands-on with Jira, Confluence & ServiceNow, Monday.com
Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals.
Understanding of software development life cycle.
Advanced computer skills and in-depth knowledge of different operating systems, network administration and service desk administration
Project management and leadership skills for managing projects and the teams involved with them
Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues
Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle any issues that occur during project completion
Organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget
Excellent resource planning and task scheduling skills

Responsibilities

Accountable for end to end project management, starting from RFP to Hypercare rollout.
Ability to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
Be a trusted advisor to business, proficient in stakeholder management.
Develop project governance, lead Steering co meetings, assess risk and mitigation plans.
Collaborate with the cross functional teams to deliver the initiative in a streamlined manner.
Experience in telecommunication, business application delivery, web delivery and AI initiatives.
Liaising with stakeholders such as project personnel, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements.
Outlining, defining, and initiating the project and deliver to scope and timeline.
Implementing document control policies and documentation templates.
Maintaining a good working knowledge of assigned component projects.
Monitoring project progress and implementing changes where necessary.
Ensuring compliance with objectives, organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
Compiling project reports and informing management regarding problems.
Ensuring project complies with best practices, SOPs, PMO policies, and other policies.