Job Description
JCW Group is partnering with a leading insurance organization to support a critical enterprise integration initiative. They are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager (Contractor) to join their team in Chicago or Houston on a 6–12 month contract.
In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale IT integration program, ensuring minimal business disruption while driving strategic alignment across systems, infrastructure, and operations.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams
• Oversee integration efforts spanning application migration, data migration, infrastructure, identity & access management, cybersecurity, and collaboration services
• Establish and run governance cadence, including steering committees and executive status reporting
• Act as primary liaison between IT and business teams, facilitating workshops and communicating risks and decisions to leadership
• Maintain a RAID log and drive risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies
Requirements:
• 8+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience
• Proven experience leading M&A integrations or large-scale enterprise system integrations
• Background in insurance or financial services strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, data migration, and cybersecurity/compliance frameworks
• Proficiency with project tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira; Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or ITIL Foundation are a plus
If this sounds like you, feel free to reach out!
In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale IT integration program, ensuring minimal business disruption while driving strategic alignment across systems, infrastructure, and operations.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams
• Oversee integration efforts spanning application migration, data migration, infrastructure, identity & access management, cybersecurity, and collaboration services
• Establish and run governance cadence, including steering committees and executive status reporting
• Act as primary liaison between IT and business teams, facilitating workshops and communicating risks and decisions to leadership
• Maintain a RAID log and drive risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies
Requirements:
• 8+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience
• Proven experience leading M&A integrations or large-scale enterprise system integrations
• Background in insurance or financial services strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, data migration, and cybersecurity/compliance frameworks
• Proficiency with project tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira; Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or ITIL Foundation are a plus
If this sounds like you, feel free to reach out!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Information Technology Project Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
