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PeopleCaddie

IT Project Manager

PeopleCaddie, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Description:

IT PROJECT MANAGER | BIG FOUR PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | PAY: $55-$60 PER HOUR (W2)+1.5X(OVERTIME) |6+MONTH DURATION

Job Title:

IT Project Manager

Company:

Big Four Public Accounting Firm

Location:

Remote (Must be located in Central or Eastern Time Zones)

Pay:

$55-$60 per hour (W2)+1.5x(Overtime)

Duration:

6+Months

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative

Technical Project Manager

to join our virtual team. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert across multiple software products and domains, providing strategic direction and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact technology solutions. The role involves interfacing with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, define product roadmaps, manage backlogs, and oversee product lifecycle execution, with a focus on quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the definition and analysis of business and user requirements for new or enhanced products. Prepare and present project onboarding materials including Charters and Statements of Work (SOWs). Manage and prioritize the product backlog; define and oversee sprints and scope throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct Design Thinking sessions to understand user and customer needs. Create comprehensive documentation: user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, wireframes, feature descriptions, and user guides. Oversee all testing and quality assurance activities; coordinate with offshore QA teams to develop test plans and scripts. Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in partnership with stakeholders. Provide ongoing status reporting to leadership; proactively manage project risks and issues. Support cross-functional collaboration in a large matrixed organization. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years of experience managing multiple software projects. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or System Analyst in Agile environments. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies; familiarity with SAFe frameworks preferred. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (limited immigration sponsorship may be available). Preferred Qualifications:

PMP / CSM /ITIL or related certifications Experience in tax-related domains or with complex functional requirements. Strong knowledge of SDLC and hands-on experience with Agile development and testing. Proficiency in Azure DevOps and cloud integration. #PCIT #LI_REMOTE #CONSULTING #LI_REMOTE