Technology Infrastructure Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Summary
Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Technology Infrastructure Senior Technical Project Manager to join their team.
 

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully deliver large infrastructure technology programs following corporate standards and best practices
• Provide structured project leadership by establishing governance, defining phases, setting clear roles, and tracking key deliverables and milestones
• Develop comprehensive project plans and provide hands-on execution leadership to manage scope, schedule, resources, and budget
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, creating proactive contingency and health restoration plans when necessary
• Partner closely with stakeholders to forecast resource needs, facilitate technical working sessions, and establish clear project communication protocols
• Provide timely status updates to leadership regarding project health, while escalating critical roadblocks and constraints immediately

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 7+ years of dedicated technical project/program management experience driving highly complex IT infrastructure initiatives.
• Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification.
• Proven expertise applying Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies within a large, matrixed corporate environment.
• General technical familiarity with core infrastructure domains, including servers, storage, networks, databases, and middleware.
• Direct, hands-on experience working with PPM tools such as Clarity, alongside workflow platforms like ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite, specifically including MS Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Prior experience working within a large financial services firm or a highly regulated industry.
• Direct experience successfully leading network infrastructure deployment projects.
• Prior experience managing application development initiatives alongside infrastructure work.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure deployments with significant scope, financial scale, and organizational risk.
• Deep understanding of corporate IT controls, compliance frameworks, and strict regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Problem-Solver
• Collaborative Influencer
• Adaptable & Self-Starting
   

Work Environment

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days per week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday anchor days)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $47.00 and $68.00 per hour. 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.

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