Sr. Project Manager- IT

The Senior Project Manager role provides business and technical leadership for multiple IT Development projects within the Digital Technology and Analytics group. This role supports both Agile and Waterfall projects and collaborates with multiple Development Teams, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Security and Infrastructure Teams to ensure successful delivery of the projects with committed deliverables. Resources should have a go‑getter personality and resolve any impediments that hinder the project’s timely completion.

The position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

• Lead more than one Software Development team supporting multiple projects
• Lead and mentor 2 to 3 project managers
• Schedule and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, identify risks, track dependencies and remove impediments
• Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to all affected teams and management
• Work with the Product Owner to review and prioritize the product backlog so the right work is done in the right order
• Provide leadership updates on measures, impact assessment, removal of roadblocks, and conflicts on change of scope decisions
• Capability to work remotely and onsite with a diverse group of stakeholders in different time zones
• Conduct post‑mortem reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned

• 10 years of project management experience, managing complex software projects and applying agile and waterfall methodologies
• Certified Scrum Master Certification (CSM)
• Knowledge of Azure Dev Ops, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to analyze team progress, present appropriate burndown charts, and provide executive level presentations on that analysis with business impacts and proposed mitigation plans
• Experience with Azure Cloud Architecture
• Consistent track record working with a Dev Ops suite of tools
• PMP Certification – Nice to Have
• Previous Software Development experience
• Bachelor (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four‑year college or university is required; and five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment
• AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources

The anticipated salary range for this position is $109,000 to $155,000 annually
. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 10% bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Information Technology

Primary

Location:

United States – Illinois – Wood Dale

Schedule:

Full‑time

Overtime Status:
Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.