IT Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

Overview

As an IT Project Manager at ampliFI, this role is responsible for leading and managing cross-functional projects that drive key business initiatives. The position collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business needs. This role serves as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines. A deep understanding and application of agile delivery methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage IT projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth project execution.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, provide project updates, and ensure that the project outcomes align with business needs and goals.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, budgets, and risk assessments, with a focus on agile principles.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, applying strong time management and organizational skills to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and business objectives are met.
- Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of cross-functional project teams, ensuring tasks are completed according to schedule.
- Communicate project status, issues, and risks to senior management and stakeholders regularly, utilizing agile reporting tools.
- Facilitate the identification, analysis, and mitigation of project risks and issues, applying agile risk management techniques.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and agile methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring resource utilization and cost control.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure successful execution and resolution of any technical challenges.
- Oversee project documentation, ensuring proper tracking of requirements, deliverables, and milestones, in alignment with agile practices.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

- 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager, managing complex IT projects with a strong focus on agile delivery methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), including managing product backlogs, sprints, and user stories.
- Strong proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams, including IT, business, and external stakeholders.
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting business requirements.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact with senior management and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project risk management.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, etc.).
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.

Preferred Skills and Experience

- PMP (Project Management Professional) or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
- Experience working in financial services, banking, or credit union industry is a plus.
- Experience working with cloud-based platforms and integrations.

Key Competencies and Attributes

- Demonstrates expertise in leading and managing IT projects using Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Effectively plans, coordinates, and oversees cross-functional teams, managing project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and risk throughout the project lifecycle while demonstrating strong time management and prioritization skills to successfully balance multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines.
- Communicates clearly with stakeholders and senior management, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues while facilitating alignment and decision-making.
- Applies strong problem-solving and risk management skills, proactively identifying and mitigating issues to maintain project success.
- Maintains rigorous adherence to project management best practices, Agile principles, and organizational standards while driving continuous improvement and post-project evaluations.

Work Arrangement

Based at ampliFI’s Naperville, IL Corporate office, this hybrid role requires onsite reporting Tuesday-Thursday weekly.

Physical Requirements

This role involves sitting or standing for extended periods, using computers, phones, and other office equipment. Visual acuity and manual dexterity are needed for reading documents and handling materials. Occasional lifting of items up to 20 lbs. and frequent phone communication is required.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not all encompassing and may change at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The compensation range listed below represents the potential salary for this role at the time of posting. However, the final salary may be higher or lower than the stated range, and this range may be adjusted in the future. An employee’s placement within the salary range will depend on various factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the needs of the business or organization. The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $105,000.

About ampliFI

At ampliFI, Integrity guides every decision, Curiosity drives innovation, and Advocacy ensures we always put our clients and teammates first. We foster a supportive, fun workplace where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged.

ampliFI provides fully outsourced, customized credit and debit card loyalty programs exclusively focused on banks and credit unions nationwide. For nearly two decades, we have delivered compelling rewards programs, unique earn and burn opportunities and card-linked programs to leverage merchant funded offers. Here at ampliFI, we are always looking for more great people to be a part of the relentless pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Benefits and Perks

- Competitive pay plus 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Voluntary café plans, including voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical care, and parking/transit options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work environment with flexible hours
- Onsite perks including gym access and snacks
- Employee recognition programs celebrating milestones and achievements
- Growth opportunities within a supportive, team-oriented environment

ampliFI Loyalty Solutions embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills because we believe that the more inclusive we are, the greater impact we can make together.