IT Project Manager IV

Job Summary: Our client, a leading provider in travel & hospitality, is looking for an IT Project Manager IV to support their Revenue Management team on a 12+ month contract, hybrid in Chicago (1-2x/week onsite). This role supports FareWorks, a new pricing platform actively being built out. The role involves leading the project independently alongside the development team, managing a multimillion dollar budget, building and maintaining Microsoft Project plans, and reporting status directly to senior leadership. The right candidate has hands-on Microsoft Project experience, real budget management experience at scale, PMP Certification, and strong presentation and executive communication skills. This role requires candidates to provide work samples (Microsoft Project plan, financial budget, PowerPoint status deck) before or during interviews. Core Responsibilities Lead and manage the project independently alongside the development team Build and maintain Microsoft Project plans for the FareWorks build Own budget forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective action on a multimillion dollar budget Manage resources across the project team Build and deliver presentations and status reports for senior leadership Triage issues and risks as they arise Report daily development activities and project status to leaders and working teams Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of IT project management experience, including development work and customer interaction Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project Experience managing multimillion dollar budgets PMP Certification Strong presentation and executive communication skills Able to work independently with minimal oversight Local to Chicagoland area, able to commute onsite 1-2x/week Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Revenue Management or airline/pricing industry background Experience with pricing or application development platform builds Familiarity with FareWorks or similar pricing platforms Key Competencies and Behaviors Independent operator, comfortable leading without heavy direction Strong executive presence, comfortable presenting to and managing up to senior leadership Detail-oriented with strong financial acumen Reliable communicator across development and leadership teams Able to prioritize and triage under pressure Reliable with hybrid onsite attendance Work Environment Location: Chicago, IL Schedule: Hybrid, 1-2x/week onsite Duration: 12+ months, strong possibility to extend Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $62.00 and $69.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at