Senior IT PROJECT MANAGER - Contract to Perm must have BANKING BACKGROUND

Our Premier Financial Services Client located in RIVERWOODS IL is in need of a Senior IT Project Manager with Banking, Financial Services or Credit Card industry expertise.  This is a CONTRACT TO PERM need with the contract being a W2 hourly contract directly with IBS until Client converts to perm. 

SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER

Manage the delivery of business strategic projects including the gathering of business requirements, leading collaboration with business and technology to ensure implementation of efficient, cost effective application solutions, negotiating with clients to prioritize projects to meet strategic vision, negotiating resource availability with internal/external subcontractors. Participate with business clients as subject mater expert for technology and act as the liaison between the business and technology departments. Balance your technical expertise and understanding, with the ability to break down business client requirements and bridge translation to business technology partners.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Essential Functions
1. Participates in the Strategic Solutions Team planning, organizing and development.
2. Works with client management to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes for diverse development platforms, computing environments (e.g., host based, distributed systems, client server), software, hardware, technologies and tools.
3. Responsible for the management of multiple strategic projects concurrently.
4. Coordinates the development and implementation activities of internal/external subcontractors to meet the strategic goals of the business.
5. Acts as subject mater expert for project management upholding the standards and methodology of the organization.
6. Performs Strategic Solutions related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIREMENTS
At least 7 years of systems analysis, project management, program development, client relationship management, and process development & improvement experience required.

Proven success in management and successful implementation of Strategic and High Profile projects.

Credit Card industry experience and/or Financial Services background is required

Proven success in Communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with all organizational levels. Capable of delivering consistent messages, impromptu presentations and executive level correspondence.

Strategic Development, Product Development, Leadership skills, In-depth knowledge of system and technology alternatives, Broad knowledge of the system development life cycle, and Process expertise skills are a must.

Proven skills in: Business Strategy, Prioritization, Requirements Gathering, Development of Position Papers, Consensus Building, High Energy, Team Player, Enthusiastic, Leadership, Communication, Listening, Presentation, Facilitation, Team Builder, Flexible, Results Driven, Organized, Innovator, Out of the Box Thinker, Solutions Oriented, Project Management Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodologies, Product Development, Gregarious, Integrity,

Bachelor's degree required. Strong analysis, client interface, verbal and written skills are required. Solid administrative experience and attention to detail is essential.

Technical Skills: NT, XP, MS Office, MS Project, VISIO, Lotus Notes, MS Power Point, competency in utilizing the Internet as a research tool.

PMP certification is preferred.