Full Time

Senior Project Manager

Jobsought
Full-time
Technology, Information and Internet
Chicago, IL
???* / year

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects
  • Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses
  • Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans
  • Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, and resolution of issues
  • Conducts status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures
  • Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals
  • Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact projects
  • Change agent for project management best-practices

Requirements

Required

  • Has expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance
  • Schedule management
  • Risk and issue management
  • Budget and financial management
  • Coordination and communication across teams
  • Managed large projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies
  • Managed large projects using Azure Boards
  • Earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in a business or technology field

Preferred

  • Competent in all areas of project management
  • Experience working in a global, highly regulated financial institution
  • Proven experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager in large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation initiatives, preferably in cybersecurity or cryptography
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, especially asymmetric and post-quantum cryptography, and related regulatory and compliance frameworks
  • Experience with enterprise risk management, technology governance, and vendor management
  • Ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., FIPS 203/204/205), cryptographic inventory methodologies, and change management best practices
  • Experience in financial services or other regulated industries

Benefits

  • This position's pay range is $68.00/hr - $71.88/hr

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