Project Manager, IT Project Manager

This is a 6+ month contract and hybrid to downtown Chicago.

• Lead global, cross-functional teams (technical and non-technical) to successfully deliver strategic cybersecurity programs.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define, track, and achieve project outcomes and benefits.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Drive resolution of project escalations and conflicts.
• Ensure adherence to internal delivery methodologies and maintain high-quality project documentation and artifacts.
• Develop project charters and execute comprehensive communication strategies.
• Foster strong collaboration across business and technology teams.
• Apply critical thinking to solve complex challenges and drive alignment among stakeholders.
• Clearly define and control project scope, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Implement structured change control processes for scope, budget, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with technology change management protocols.
• Manage project budgets ranging from $250K to $3M, including capital and expense tracking.
• Prepare and manage forecasts, monitor budget variances, and optimize project spend.
• Contribute to annual financial planning and reporting activities.
• Identify resource needs and partner with leadership to ensure adequate staffing.
• Optimize team performance, resolve resource conflicts, and provide performance feedback.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

• 10+ years of overall experience, including within Financial Services.
• 5+ years leading high-visibility technology or cybersecurity projects.
• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity initiatives in areas such as IAM (PAM, IGA, IAA), Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management.
• Strong ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and drive results.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, and a strong delivery mindset.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Project tools: MS Project, Azure Dev Ops (ADO), or similar
• Financial tools:
  Clarity PPM or equivalent
• Reporting tools:
  Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Collaboration tools:
  Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• PMP certification
• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies
• Familiarity with demand and capacity management