This position sits in DT Chicago 3x/wk. Skills + Experience working with business stakeholders and VP/EVP/C-Level + Experience managing project budgets over $1M in spend + Regulatory experience (CFPB is nice to have) Description This manager is looking to hire a PM resources for a Multi-Year Digitization Project within their Commercial Lending. This will be a part of the Commercial group and Transportation Finance group. For the PM: Understanding lending – a lot of this role will involve managing flow through process to make sure the stake holders are staying on track to hit the project milestones. Example: there is a $500 million dollar loan – if a payment is delayed, it is significant and will put the client at risk for penalties. They need to understand process at the highest level – someone who has been in the trenches with their team and driving change, who will help the tactful pieces of it and make it work This project deals with very complex loans within commercial payments. They need someone who is able to execute projects consistently and accurately. Summary (from online description): Responsible for establishing and directing Non IT projects which have been initiated by the Accountable Executive. These include (but are not limited to) launching new products and services, Such strategic projects are often highly complex and large-scale in nature, spanning multiple functions and/or business groups. The Project Manager holds the primary project relationship with executives and ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of success. Job Responsibilities: Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners. Accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering assigned strategic projects, including all business, operational and Non IT deliverables. Manages all aspects of the project life cycle and works with matrix business, corporate and IT partners to oversee all phases of the project, and to ensure that related project processes are completed as required (including, as applicable, change management, process management, transition to business/operations, system development, quality management, etc.). Within the context of the assigned project, responsible for building and sustaining the day-to-day relationships and communications (including project briefings) with stakeholders at various levels of the organization, including executive level, as well as other internal and external resources.Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit. Ensures there is clear linkage between the business vision/context and the project scope and objectives. Chairs regular core team and key governance forums (e.g. Steering Committees, Operating Committees, Decision Forums) to review progress with key constituents. Represents the interests of the project or program in various project governance and inter-department forums. Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters. Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan. Develops or ensures development of project artifacts including charter, integrated plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related PM artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards (e.g. Project Management, Risk, Audit, Compliance). Monitors and controls the project. Proposes recommendations and adjustments to the Accountable Executive and publishes periodic project status reports. Contributes to improve the best practices of the project management community within the Enterprise to help drive consistency, transparency and execution excellence on projects. Skills: Possesses a university degree and/or 5-7 years relevant work experience. Industry-specific knowledge and experience is an asset Education/Experience: Relationship management and consulting skills. Change leadership and management skills. Risk management skills. Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively. Stakeholder management and influencing skills. Business and technical acumen. Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills which bring clarity and precision at executive levels. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Understanding of project management skills. Knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Clarity, ms project, share point repositories, systems development life cycle (sdlc) if applicable). Soft skills/personality fit: • Strong Leadership • Good communication skills • Ability to drive a diverse and distributed team • Working closely with multiple stakeholders No travel required, but want to make sure that whoever we hire is eligible to travel up to Canada if need be. They foresee this individual being on contract for the full tenure at least, but when they have sat down and mapped everything out it seems ideal to keep them through at least 2020-2021. The budget for these positions has been approved and the need to hire them is very urgent. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.