Project Portfolio Manager

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. Establish, implement, and govern IT project management best practices across the organization .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT project management, including the establishment of best practices, project lifecycle management, and effective resource allocation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

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IT Project ManagementProject Lifecycle ManagementResource AllocationPMI CertificationTeam Supervision

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionProject Performance MetricsRisk ManagementProject Documentation

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

MS Project ServerProject Portfolio Management SystemsFinancial Management SoftwareProject Tracking Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI Certification

Industry Keywords

IT Best PracticesProject GovernanceCross-Functional TeamsBusiness AdministrationSoftware Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, implement, and govern IT project management best practices across the organization
Define and document project lifecycle policies, processes, and methodologies
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Develop project performance metrics and resource allocation frameworks
Report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / IT Operations Officer
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria
Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Track project milestones, deliverables, timelines, and budgets
Develop detailed project plans and communication strategies
Prepare status reports, presentations, proposals, and requirements documentation
Proactively manage project risks, issues, changes, and contingency plans
Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Estimate resource requirements and allocate project resources effectively
Analyze project progress and troubleshoot delivery challenges
Conduct project post-mortems and document lessons learned
Coach, mentor, and supervise project teams and contractors
Build and maintain strong business and stakeholder relationships
Ensure timely communication of project expectations and updates
Lead cross-functional project teams
Influence accountability and ownership among team members
Collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders
Strengthen relationships critical to project success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
7+ years of IT Project Management experience, including project planning and execution
10+ years of software development and team supervision experience
Experience implementing project management best practices, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated personnel/team management experience
Knowledge of project management tools, preferably MS Project Server
Experience with project portfolio management systems
Familiarity with financial management and project tracking software
PMI Certification preferred
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

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Benefits
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Fair work environment
CSR and ESG commitment