Project/Program Manager IT 5

Job Title: Lead Project/Program Manager – IT
Location: Peoria, IL / Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX
Work Type: Onsite (5 days/week)
Duration: 18-month contract
Pay: $73 - $75

Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Project/Program Manager – IT to drive execution of a large-scale, data-driven pilot initiative. This role will focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing digital intelligence workstreams, and ensuring successful delivery of a high-impact program designed to transform marketing and data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional alignment across multiple teams to ensure project objectives are met
• Manage and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables using Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Orchestrate daily activities within the digital intelligence and data workstreams
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks to maintain timelines, quality, and delivery goals
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups and status reporting
• Create and deliver clear communications to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
• Coordinate with data engineering and product teams on pipelines, reporting, and audience creation
• Track project progress and ensure accountability across all dependencies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• PMP or PMI certification preferred
• 10+ years of experience in project or program management
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Proven experience working in Agile environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with data engineering, data pipelines, and data governance concepts
• Background supporting digital, analytics, or marketing technology initiatives
• Strong change management and stakeholder alignment experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities and influence decision-making

Key Skills:

• Project Planning & Execution
• Agile Delivery & Iteration
• Risk Management
• Data Fluency & Technical Collaboration
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Cross-Functional Leadership