Job Title: IT Project Manager V Duration: 06 months Possibility of extension - Location: Chicago, IL 60606 - Hybrid: - Ideal candidate will be local to Chicago area for onsite meetings as needed

Description: Job Description Details: Top 5 Skill sets:
1. Leverage technical understanding of application development and be able to translate into business requirements to application team
2. Communication Skills: This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, as the manager/analyst will need to liaise between different departments, stakeholders, and team members
3. Project Management: This involves the ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects from start to finish. Skills in project management methodologies such as Agile essential
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to align the project with business objectives
5. Identify and manage potential risks or setbacks, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner

Details:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager with a solid background in Business Analysis, a good understanding of Application Development, and ideally, experience in the airline industry. Experience with IATA or STAR Alliance is a definite plus.
• The successful candidate will be proficient in project management methodologies, possess strong business analysis skills, and have a good technical grasp of application development concepts. This position is responsible for the efficient management and execution of a single, significant project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the execution of the project, ensuring completion within the set timeline.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to align the project with business objectives.
• Utilize business analysis skills to identify business needs, define project scope and objectives, and propose solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
• Leverage understanding of application development to guide the project team and address any technical issues that might arise.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including resource allocation, timeline, and budget.
• Continuously monitor project progress and provide detailed scheduled reports on measurable items such as milestones and deliverables.
• Effectively communicate project expectations, updates, and potential risks to team members and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage potential risks or setbacks, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Work with global teams, which may require participating in early morning and evening meetings from time to time.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor s degree in business, computer science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager and Business Analyst.
• Experience in the airline industry, preferably with IATA or STAR Alliance, is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of application development concepts.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

About Us
Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of human connection, defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA , which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential.
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SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
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