Sr. IT Project Manager

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Sr. IT Project Manager in our Chicago office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Do you have senior level experience developing or enhancing PMO structures? Have you led complex, cross-functional projects that impact an organization's technology systems and business operations? We may have your next career opportunity at Benesch as our Sr. IT Project Manager. This role is critical in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality projects that enhance the Firm's operations and strategic initiatives.

The Sr. IT Project Manager ensures the successful execution of projects by managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks, while delivering measurable results aligned with the Firm's goals. The Sr. PM works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and IT teams, balancing the Firm's needs with IT capabilities to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, manages, and oversees the execution of simultaneous technology and business projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
2. Establishes and implements standardized methodologies, tools, and processes for project management, tailoring them to meet the Firm's unique needs.
3. Creates, maintains, and manages project plans, deliverables, and documentation, including timelines, status reports, budgets, risk assessments, and quality plans.
4. Coordinates resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors, to ensure optimal utilization and project success.
5. Anticipates and resolves project risks, conflicts, and issues, ensuring that projects stay on track and deliver expected outcomes.
6. Serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear, concise, and consistent communication across all levels of the Firm.
7. Facilitates collaboration between business units and IT to define functional and technical requirements and achieve project objectives.
8. Conducts regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, risks, and achievements.
9. Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations to communicate project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.
10. Collaborates with leadership to align projects with the Firm's strategic goals, ensuring that IT initiatives deliver measurable value to the organization.
11. Integrates IT solutions into broader business projects to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
12. Acts as a champion for the project management discipline, sharing knowledge, mentoring team membe