IT Project Manager-Chicago, IL
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
IT Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ months
Job description:
Act as primary liaison to the business for specific project initiatives
Act as primary liaison with an on-shore and off-shore outsourced development Team
Coordinate all phases of the project (requirements, design, development, SIT, UAT, deployment)
Maintain Client plan for the Team
Proactively manage issues/risks and escalate them as needed
Build project plans and timelines for projects which could involve multiple vendors and cross team resources
Plan, manage and execute projects to completion
Provide periodic status reports on projects
Maintain a high level of personal commitment and accountability to the business, and a focus on quality and service
Interact with the business through requirements analysis and design sessions
Participates in the Annual Budget Planning Process and Monthly Budget Review
Manage and track project costs, including plan vs actual costs, forecasted estimates to complete, and costs at completion
Maintain proper controls to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Agile and Waterfall methodology experience
Typical Day in the Role
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ months
Job description:
Act as primary liaison to the business for specific project initiatives
Act as primary liaison with an on-shore and off-shore outsourced development Team
Coordinate all phases of the project (requirements, design, development, SIT, UAT, deployment)
Maintain Client plan for the Team
Proactively manage issues/risks and escalate them as needed
Build project plans and timelines for projects which could involve multiple vendors and cross team resources
Plan, manage and execute projects to completion
Provide periodic status reports on projects
Maintain a high level of personal commitment and accountability to the business, and a focus on quality and service
Interact with the business through requirements analysis and design sessions
Participates in the Annual Budget Planning Process and Monthly Budget Review
Manage and track project costs, including plan vs actual costs, forecasted estimates to complete, and costs at completion
Maintain proper controls to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Agile and Waterfall methodology experience
Typical Day in the Role
- Daily Tasks: 30% meeting with on-shore/off-shore teams. 30% meetings with the business. 30% managing project plan and status documents. 10% Managing issues/risks
- Direct contact with on-shore and off-shore development teams
- Work Environment: Downtown Chicago office or possible remote
- Minimal opportunity to convert to a permanent position
- 5+ years of experience
- Insurance industry experience preferred
- PMP Certification
- Experience necessary with working with multiple vendors/3 rd parties
- Knowledge of API's and Insurance processing desired