Senior IT PMO Project Manager (no sponsorship provided)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior IT PMO Project Manager (No Sponsorship Provided) based in the United States. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT PMO Project Manager to lead complex business and technology initiatives from initial planning through successful implementation. In this role, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery aligns with strategic business objectives. You will manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability. Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and executive leadership, you will drive informed decision-making and transparent communication. The role combines structured project governance with adaptable delivery practices across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments. This is an opportunity to lead high-visibility initiatives, support organizational change, and contribute to business transformation and operational excellence.

Lead multiple concurrent business and technology projects from initiation through completion, applying Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and overall delivery outcomes to ensure projects meet agreed objectives. Lead cross-functional project teams comprising business stakeholders, technical specialists, vendors, consultants, and external partners. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, governance structures, resource strategies, and delivery schedules aligned with business priorities. Coordinate project planning activities, including requirements reviews, dependency assessments, scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking. Provide clear, executive-level updates on project progress, risks, issues, key decisions, and recommended actions. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, roadblocks, and dependencies that could affect project timelines, budgets, scope, or quality. Drive accountability across teams, facilitate decision-making, and resolve conflicts to maintain momentum and achieve project goals. Lead stakeholder communications, working sessions, governance meetings, and steering committee reviews. Support Agile delivery practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and the effective application of established project management standards. Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, governance frameworks, documentation standards, and reporting requirements. Manage change requests, implementation planning, deployment activities, and post-go-live support to promote successful project outcomes. Oversee relationships with vendors and third-party implementation partners, ensuring contractual commitments and delivery expectations are met. Support organizational readiness and change management activities to encourage adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies. Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons-learned sessions to identify opportunities for improvement. Foster a collaborative, transparent, and accountable working environment across project teams and stakeholders. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. At least seven years of project management experience leading complex business and technology initiatives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing different levels of complexity, risk, and organizational impact. Practical experience delivering projects using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Strong leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and drive results without relying on direct reporting authority. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making capabilities. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate project status and recommendations to executive leadership. Ability to translate technical information into clear, business-oriented language for diverse audiences. Experience managing stakeholder expectations, coordinating organizational change, and navigating complex business environments. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. Familiarity with project management, planning, reporting, and collaboration tools, including: Jira Monday.com Microsoft Project Smartsheet Visio Microsoft 365 Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners is preferred. Healthcare industry experience is preferred but not required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe, or equivalent are preferred. Work authorization: This opportunity does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates should have existing authorization to work in the United States that does not require sponsorship. Benefits Compensation: Base salary range of $130,000–$150,000 per year, as stated in the original job description. Work arrangement: Remote opportunity, with Chicago, Illinois, referenced in the original listing. Project leadership: Opportunity to lead high-visibility enterprise business and technology initiatives. Professional impact: Contribute to business transformation, organizational change, and operational excellence. Cross-functional collaboration: Work with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders. Career development: Strengthen expertise in enterprise project delivery, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement. Healthcare and additional benefits: Specific details regarding health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits were not provided in the original listing and should be confirmed during the hiring process.