IT Project Manager III_PM/BA

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Project Manager position.
Position Type: Contract role
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Chicago, IL
Position summary-
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives across our organization. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle-from initiation and planning through execution and closure-ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic goals. This specific role will align directly to 1 or more projects that have high priority focus for our organization, which will come with additional oversight and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to communicate with senior leaders and deliver complex work / messaging in a simple, concise way.
Detail oriented, ability to organize, track manage large teams and complex bodies of work.
Host kickoff meetings with stakeholders and project teams.
Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), dependency documentation, and timelines for complex work efforts.
Lead cross-functional teams and delegate tasks.
Track progress, manage dependencies, and communicate updates.
Identify and resolve issues and roadblocks.
Perform quality checks and manage scope changes.
Monitor budgets and implement risk management strategies.
Establish clear communication channels.
Provide regular status updates and manage expectations.
Motivate and coach team members.
Resolve conflicts and foster collaboration.
Required Skills:
Leadership Communication: Inspire teams and communicate effectively across all levels.
Planning Organization: Manage timelines, priorities, and complex work efforts.
Strong sense of urgency and escalation paths to keep projects on track.
Project Management: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies; tools like MS Project and JIRA - tracking, editing, and managing data.
Technical Acumen: Understanding of IT terminology and processes.
Problem-Solving Analytical Thinking: Address challenges and make data-driven decisions.
Proven experience working in a fast paced, highly matrixed organization.
Change Management Expertise.
Cybersecurity Awareness.
Preferred Certifications Training:
PMP (Project Management Professional).
CAPM (Certified associate in project management).
CSM (Certified ScrumMaster).
Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban methodologies.
Beginner-level Information Security certification.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Ravindra Chakravorty
Associate

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $60 to $65 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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Thanks & Regards
Ravindra Chakravorty
Phone # (470)-