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 #J-18808-Ljbffr