IT Project Manager

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Full Time Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

$ To $ Annually

The IT Project Manager / Scrum Master is responsible for driving end-to-end delivery execution across IT and business initiatives, including data, technology, and operational projects. This role emphasizes Agile delivery, sprint execution, and team facilitation, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and deliverables are actively managed.

The individual will serve as a Scrum Master for delivery teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, maintaining structured backlogs, and removing impediments to ensure consistent progress and delivery of value.

Success in this role includes delivering projects on time, maintaining well-structured backlogs and sprint execution, enabling strong team coordination, proactively managing risks and blockers, and providing clear and consistent status reporting.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives)
• Act as Scrum Master for delivery teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and practices
• Manage small to mid-sized IT projects and work streams, including timelines and dependencies
• Maintain and manage work items in Azure Dev Ops or similar tools
• Partner with stakeholders to break down requirements into user stories and tasks
• Coordinate across business, development, QA and UAT teams
• Identify and remove impediments impacting team progress
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies
• Support project deployment and closure activities
• Provide clear and consistent status updates

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification preferred
• PMP or equivalent certification a plus

• 5–8 years of progressive project management / Scrum Master experience
• Experience managing IT, data, or technology-driven projects
• Strong experience in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar tools
• Experience coordinating across business and technical teams
• Insurance industry experience preferred

• Minimal as needed

• Scrum Master experience or certification (strongly preferred)
• Strong execution mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Basic understanding of data flows, integrations, and system dependencies