Senior Project Manager

Zones

Carol Stream, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$117,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Apple, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Contingency Plans, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Delivery Management, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Develop and Maintain Customers, Facebook, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forecasting, IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, LinkedIn, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Operations Management, Order Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, RAID Storage, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Retail, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Support, Service Delivery, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Shipping/Receiving, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Twitter
LOCATION
Carol Stream, IL
POSTED
17 days ago

Description

Company Overview:
 
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM 
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.
 
Position Overview:
 
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering strategic, cross‑functional projects centered on IT lifecycle management  services (including imaging, kitting, logistics, deployment, and asset recovery). This includes oversight of wide range of initiatives related to hardware, software, and network management.  The Senior Project Manager will act as the primary point of accountability for this account, managing scope, timelines, risk,  and stakeholders management.
 
This role partners closely with operations, logistics, engineering, and client stakeholders to ensure projects are executed efficiently, remain compliant with internal and external standards, and support scalable, end‑to‑end lifecycle solutions for customer environments. 
 
This is a full-time, hybrid 3 day per week on-site role for a Senior Project Manager working out of our Carol Stream IL facility.
 
What you will do as the Senior Project Manager:
 
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
 
  • Own delivery of IT lifecycle management initiatives, overseeing inventory planning, imaging and kitting, logistics and deployment, asset recovery, and end‑of‑life processes. 
  • Manage hardware decommissioning programs, including secure disposal and reclamation, while ensuring compliance with internal standards, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.
  • Lead the overall program strategy, execution, and delivery in alignment with organizational objectives. 
  • Manage large, complex, enterprise-wide projects across all phases of the project lifecycle. 
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and departments. 
  • Ensure clear, concise, and timely communications across stakeholders; align expectations, manage risks, and drive project success. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to align priorities and resolve issues; maintain strong client relationships and customer satisfaction. 
  • Manage and mentor cross-functional teams; provide guidance, support, and enable professional growth. 
  • Proactively identify program risks and issues; develop mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and maintain RAID logs. 
  • Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. 
  • Track performance metrics; provide internal/external status reporting, SLA management, and progress updates to leadership. 
  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and end-of-month billing (as applicable). 
  • Support service delivery operations including order management visibility (shipping/tracking), demand planning, inventory management, ITAD, and stock taking. 
  • Coordinate with TSC contacts to address and resolve TSC-related issues. 
What you will bring to the team:
  • 8+ years of project management experience.
  • Proven experience in Service Delivery Management and IT Service Management (ITSM) principles; ability to manage workflows effectively.
  • Strong leadership experience managing and mentoring cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills; exceptional customer service and client engagement.
  • Project management methodology expertise (project management and agile techniques/tools); certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or PgMP preferred.
  • Risk management expertise, including mitigation planning and RAID log management.
  • Performance monitoring and reporting experience (internal/external status reporting); SLA management.
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and EOM billing.
  • Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Dynamics 365 CE.
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience supporting Point of Sale and/or Retail deployments, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Positive, can-do attitude and collaborative mindset.
Qualified candidates can expect at salary range of $100,000-$117,000.
 
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Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness insurance options, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, and many more. Generally, Zones currently offers paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements. 
 
At Zones, work is more than a job – it is an exciting career on a global team that is client centric, has a passion for technology, embraces change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you! 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
 
Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States. 

About the Company

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Zones

Zones simplifies information technology by providing end-to-end capabilities and acting as a singular point of contact for hardware solutions and software licensing. Our expertise carries over to Zones lifecycle management services such as technology assessments, data center engineering, virtualization and cloud computing planning, and software asset management.

  • Multinational technology procurement and fulfillment
  • Solutions across mixed categories - servers, networking, storage, security and software
  • Zones configuration and integration centers for custom fulfillment and delivery
  • Specialized solution architects provide IT assessments and facilitate strategic planning
  • Lifecycle management services from initial project planning to IT asset disposition
  • Established partnerships with major hardware manufacturers and software publishers
  • Culture of five star service excellence that earns industry recognition
Zones dedicated teams serve organizations of every size and in specialized markets including:
  • Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
  • Enterprise
  • SLED (State, Local, Education)
  • Healthcare
  • Retail & Hospitality
Zones Mission

At Zones, our mission is to be a single source for our clients to gain the knowledge, expertise and IT infrastructure to achieve their goals.

Zone perks include:
  • Fitness Program
  • Catered Lunches
  • Onsite Massage Therapy
  • Ongoing classroom, online and one-to-one training that positions you for success with your clients
  • Compensation-boosting incentives, contents and prizes
  • Commuter assistance programs
  • Referral bonus program
  • Sports league team sponsorships

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1986