Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Join one of the nation's leading digital banking and payments companies, recognized for its strong customer‑centric culture and highly respected technology organization. This Fortune 200 institution operates at the intersection of finance and innovation, investing heavily in modern infrastructure, cloud adoption, and enterprise transformation.

• Contract Duration: 6–12 months (strong likelihood of extension; potential for long-term project continuation)
• Location: Hybrid strongly preferred (Riverwoods, IL). Fully remote considered for exceptional candidates.

The Project Manager requires strong project ownership, exceptional documentation skills, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams through complex, multi‑phase initiatives.

• Oversee multiple work streams and coordinate deliverables, timelines, and metrics.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment between business partners, operational teams, and technology groups.

• Host, facilitate, and guide cross‑functional meetings with confidence.
• Capture and distribute detailed agendas, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure transparent communication.

• Create comprehensive procedure documents, controls, job aids, and training materials.
• Build process documentation for both business‑as‑usual activities and new operational workflows.
• Maintain project files, artifacts, and SharePoint repositories.

• Experience in financial institutions
  - payments
  , card issuing
  , or payment operations
  .