Project Manager - Market And Operational Risk

TEKsystems • Chicago, IL • 19h ago

Description

Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders / sponsor's needs and deliver on desired outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them

Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues

Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions

Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis

Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk

Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them

Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required

Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis. Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects

Coordinate meetings with Respective business and technical teams to facilitate and drive towards deliverables

Be accountable for Operational Readiness deliverables and filling out required forms and templates with assistance from development team.

Must-Have Skills:

Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals

Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics

Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis

Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio

Knowledge of Credit Risk/Market Risk/Ops Risk

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Highly organized with good time management skills

Customer service orientation, and strong interpersonal skills

Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Education / Experience:

5-7+ years experience managing projects

Bachelor degree in an IT-related discipline

PMP certification preferred

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

h4>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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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