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Principal Project Manager

Job in Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listing for: SmartRecruiters, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-29
Job specializations:
  • Management
    IT Project Manager, Project & Program Management
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 133600 - 178100 USD Yearly USD 133600.00 178100.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 5000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #Make Your Moment  so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

The principal Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, executing, monitoring,
controlling, and closing of IFS projects. They are accountable for the entire project scope, project
team, resources, and the success of the project.

The Principal Project Manager is acting on behalf of IFS as a focal point of expertise to ensure the
Value Realization to the Customer and Revenue Generation to IFS. Key to this is a firm
understanding of Project Management in general and the IFS Methodologies in particular,
highlighting the ability to gain trust from both the Customer and the IFS teams.
The Principal Project Manager enjoys the challenge of being the key driver, decision maker,
engager, and motivator in projects, while consistently having control of both short- and long-term
revenue realization along with set KPIs.

As a Principal Project Manager, you will be responsible for core activities including, but not limited
to:

  • Act as a recognized authority on IFS contract structures, ensuring best practices in contract interpretation and application.
  • Develop and oversee enterprise-level project strategies, ensuring alignment with business
  • objectives.
  • Lead large-scale, high-impact projects, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Establish advanced project governance, integrating financial controls, forecasting, andrisk management.
  • Provide executive-level reporting and strategic insights to the Project Steering Group andsenior leadership.
  • Spearhead complex risk management initiatives, developing proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Define and oversee the strategic management of Change Requests, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.
  • Drive executive engagement on IFS Success Offerings, positioning them to support business growth.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination and optimal performance.
  • Establish thought leadership within the Project Management network, influencing industry best practices.
  • Drive innovation in project delivery, leveraging industry trends and insights.
  • Champion upsell strategies through Sales Performance Incentive Fund (SPIFF), enhancing customer engagement and value realization.
  • Build and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders, positioning projects forlong-term success.
  • Act as a recognized authority in ensuring project quality and adherence to the IFS Implementation Methodology.
  • Define…
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