A healthcare organization (Duly) is seeking a highly organized Senior IT Project Manager to serve as a strategic change agent, leading and elevating all aspects of the IT Project Management Office (PMO). This is a leadership role responsible for driving improved company performance through successful IT initiatives and directly managing the PM team and department budget.

• Location: Hybrid role based in Downers Grove, Illinois.
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Focus: PMO development, budget oversight, and strategic project delivery in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities: PMO Development and Budget Accountability

This role has ultimate accountability for the success of the IT portfolio, encompassing people, processes, and financials.

• Strategic Leadership: Serve as a strategic change agent to ensure the best projects are selected and successfully delivered, leading to realized business benefits.
• PMO Accountability: Be accountable for the delivery of the entire IT project portfolio. This includes the development and active management of the IT PMO’s people, processes, and tools/technologies.
• Team Management: Directly responsible for the team of employee and consultant project managers leading the projects. This includes leading and developing IT Product Managers and other stakeholders.
• Financial Oversight: Responsible and accountable for overseeing the IT department budget, including annual planning, monthly variance analysis, invoice management, and contract management.
• Executive Reporting: Create and manage clear, concise reports, dashboards, and web pages to communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Execution: Proactively drive high-priority initiatives forward with minimal direction, ensuring tight deadlines are met.

Qualifications: Extensive PMO and Management Experience

The successful candidate must have significant experience leading both projects and people within the IT domain.

• IT Experience: 10+ years of IT project management, PMO, or similar experience.
• People Management: 5+ years of people management experience is required.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and obsessive attention to detail.
• Certifications (Preferred): Project management certification (PMP, Six Sigma, etc.) is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Salesforce, Airtable) and experience working with data sets to extract meaningful insights.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.