IT Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Create and sustain project management deliverables, including charters, requirements, business cases, risk assessments, schedules, and project organization charts.

• Oversee project resources, timelines, and budgets.

• Handle project modifications, incidents, and risks.

• Facilitate project tasks and activities throughout development and deployment phases.

• Transition projects into a state of ongoing maintenance.

• Ensure that deliverables align with project timelines, objectives, and quality standards.

• Secure stakeholder approvals and track project progress.

• Report on status and identify as well as mitigate risks that could affect project completion.

• Escalate unresolved issues to senior management.

• Allocate resources effectively to guarantee project success and completion.

• Offer work direction and feedback to team members while assisting with problem resolution.

• Provide support on administrative and technical challenges.

• Aid in project-related staffing initiatives.

• Establish processes and determine suitable methodologies for critical systems and development projects.

• Support efforts to enhance the organization’s project management practices.

• Review, implement, and suggest tools for managing projects and the organizational project portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience is required.

• A minimum of five years of experience in managing IT projects.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project.

• Experience with Visio is preferred.

• Familiarity with current and emerging technology platforms for IT applications, infrastructure, and information management.

• Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.

• Capability to work within established guidelines with limited supervision.

• Experience with implementations and data migrations.

• Strong creative problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent project management capabilities.

• Solid quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

• Knowledge of software applications and troubleshooting experience.

• Experience collaborating closely with software developers is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and follow-up competencies.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Understanding of IT audit requirements for SOX, PCI DSS, NIST, HIPAA, and other government regulations.

• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity practices.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility to work outside these hours when necessary.

• Project management training or certification is advantageous, including CAPM, PMP, or CompTIA Project+.

• Experience with collections, particularly using the CUBS collection application, is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance from top-tier providers.

• 401K with matching contributions.

• Company-paid Accident and Disability Insurance.

• Long Term Disability Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Travel Assistance services.

• Tuition Reimbursement for further education.

• Paid Time Off for personal and vacation days.

• Identity theft protection services.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

• Pre-tax commuter benefits.

• Monthly team activities.

• Opportunities for bonuses and contests.

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

• Involvement in philanthropic and community-giving initiatives.