Project Manager (IT)

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Job# : 2027626Job Description : The banksCybersecurity Office (CSO) provides world-class high performing portfolio, program and project management capabilities across the Information Security (Infosec) group.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO : Project Overview / Contractors Role

• We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be assigned to one or more oflarge book of cybersecurity projects that require project management best-practices and rigor to execute and successfully deliver on time and on budget.
• Drive hard-working global teams consisting of employees and onshore / offshore consultants from multiple vendors.
• Manage projects with teams that consist of technology engineers, solution architects, business analysts, scrum masters, and application owners.
• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals.
• Responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Infosec projects.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact Infosec projects.
• Change agent for project management best-practices. WHAT WE OFFER :
• The opportunity to be part of building a growing practice area within the bank
• The support of a well-established IT delivery team
• The opportunity to build and be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their stakeholders
• A contract-to-hire position EXPERIENCE LEVEL : 3 (Senior) WHAT WE EXPECT YOUVE ALREADY DONE : Qualifications (must haves)
• 8+ years of project / program management >

Managed projects in the Financial Services industry

• Schedule management
• Risk and issue management
• Budget and financial management
• Coordination and communication across teams
• Managed large projects using Agile / Waterfall methodologies
• Managed large projects using Azure Boards
• Earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in a business or technology field of study THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR :
• Versatile associates who thrive on variety and challenge with a Can Do attitude
• Proven leaders with strong growth and delivery track records and mindsets.
• Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture.
• Engaging technologists who make a positive impact.
• Candidate must be the quintessential team player and a highly skilled communicator.
• Ability to work from home and Chicago office 3xs per week Some Alternate Expectations (Nice to Haves)
• Past Successful PM Experience at a bank
• Knowledge of the banksParagon Project Execution Framework
• Cybersecurity PM Experience (Cybersecurity engineering experience or subject-matter expertise is not required)
• Experience working in a global, highly regulated financial institutionEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

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