Sr. Project Manager- IT
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager provides business and technical leadership for multiple IT development projects within the Digital Technology and Analytics group. The role supports both Agile and Waterfall projects and works with Development, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver projects and committed deliverables. The position calls for a proactive approach to resolving impediments that could delay project completion. The role is based at AAR’s Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in early 2027. The position involves working remotely and onsite with stakeholders across different time zones in a traditional office environment.
Requirements
- 10 years of project management experience managing complex software projects and applying Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to analyze team progress, present burndown charts, and deliver executive-level presentations explaining analysis, business impacts, and proposed mitigation plans.
- Experience with Azure Cloud Architecture.
- Consistent track record working with a DevOps suite of tools.
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university, plus five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification.
- Previous software development experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead more than one software development team across multiple projects.
- Lead and mentor two to three project managers.
- Schedule and facilitate Scrum ceremonies; identify risks, track dependencies, and remove impediments.
- Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to affected teams and management.
- Work with the Product Owner to review and prioritize the product backlog.
- Provide leadership updates on measures, impact assessments, roadblock removal, and conflicts related to scope-change decisions.
- Work remotely and onsite with a diverse group of stakeholders in different time zones.
- Conduct post-mortem reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus package; the role is eligible for a 10% bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off program.
- Paid holiday pay.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
