Senior IT Project Manager Job at Blue Star Partners LLC, Waukegan, IL

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  • Blue Star Partners LLC
  • Waukegan, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Location: On-site in Waukegan, IL — Minimum 4 days/week (no remote option available)

Rate: $60 - $65/hr

Contract Duration: 12/16/2024 - 06/30/2025 (start date can be flexible)

Contract Type: W2 (must be authorized to work in the US; no sponsorships or subcontracting available)

Job Description

The IT Project Management Resource will play a vital role in supporting all IT Project and Program Managers within the Business and Technology Services (BTS) Talent Development Office. Reporting directly to the Director of IT Talent Development, OCM, and Marketing & Communications, this position focuses on building and enhancing IT project management skills, aligning with organizational project management standards, and ensuring effective use of tools and methodologies in a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Training and Development: Provide training to IT Project and Program Managers on standard tools and processes for managing IT projects effectively.
  • Process Improvement Initiatives: Collaborate with the IT Project Management Office (PMO) and Talent Development Office to drive process improvements and skill-building for IT Project and Program Managers.
  • Community Engagement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the IT Project Management community, supporting skill enhancement and professional growth across the IT organization.
  • Coaching and Guidance: Offer coaching to IT project leads on best practices in project management, providing resources and support for successful project delivery.
  • Management Reporting: Deliver regular updates on project management capabilities, tracking performance metrics, and reporting on delivery outcomes against organizational objectives.

Skills and Competencies

  • Proficient in applying structured project management methodologies and approaches
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools, phases, and lifecycle processes
  • Highly effective communicator with expertise in organization-wide messaging and stakeholder engagement
  • Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with mature judgment and strong decision-making abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership with the ability to influence teams across all organizational levels
  • Strong active listening and root-cause identification skills
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to inspire others toward shared goals

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Project Management, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Experience: At least 5+ years of experience leading IT projects, particularly in large, complex, and global technology implementations.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required; Agile certifications such as Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) are a plus.
  • Preferred Experience: Prior experience with the organization’s project management practices and methodologies is strongly desired.

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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