Sr. Project Manager

TEKsystems•Berwyn, IL

5d•$70 - $75•Remote

About The Position

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. The role requires an expert level of experience in project management, specifically within the banking or financial services industry. The position involves managing multiple projects concurrently, typically 2-3, and requires a strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The primary location for this role is downtown Chicago, however, the posting also states it is a fully remote position. The application deadline is July 31, 2026.

Requirements

Must be local to Chicago
Banking or financial services experience is a must have
Waterfall/Agile Experience
Experience managing multiple projects at once (2-3)
Project Planning & Execution
Stakeholder Management
Requirements & Documentation
Risk, Issue, and Change Management

Nice To Haves

Scrum Master experience

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans using a waterfall methodology (initiation, requirements, design, build, test, deployment)
Define scope, timeline, deliverables, and resource requirements
Establish milestones, critical paths, and dependencies
Drive adherence to formal stage-gate governance processes
Collaborate with business stakeholders
Act as the primary point of contact between business and technology teams
Provide regular status reporting, risk updates, and executive-level communications
Facilitate steering committee meetings and decision forums
Ensure clear, detailed business requirements and functional specifications
Partner with Business Analysts to validate traceability from requirements to delivery
Maintain project documentation including charters, plans, RAID logs, and status reports
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues (RAID logs)
Drive change control processes with proper documentation and approvals
Ensure alignment with regulatory, audit, and compliance standards (e.g., consumer protection, lending regulations)