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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Technology Project Manager - **Company:** Pekin Insurance - **Location:** Pekin, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $148,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2998398713054e16 ## About the Role Required * Bachelor's degree in related field, specialized training or equivalent work experience required * 3+ years of experience managing projects, including software, infrastructure, or systems * Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, etc.) and enterprise architecture Preferred * Experience delivering initiatives leveraging agile methodology * Technical management experience in a dynamic high-paced environment * Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries * PMO (Program Management Office) a plus * Insurance background a plus Must have skills: * Agile and other project methodologies such as LEAN, SAFe, Waterfall, Solid command of JIRA, PowerPoint, Excel * Excellent communication and presentation skills to multiple audiences Good to have skills: * Former roles as Scrum Master, Product Owner, other IT related roles/skills. Certifications & Licenses * PMP * Six Sigma, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer - preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of: * Project lifecycle management and governance frameworks * Stakeholder engagement and change enablement strategies * Business operations and strategic execution principles Demonstrated skills in: * Planning and resource management * Communication and influence across diverse audiences and all levels of the organization * Strong facilitation skills including resolution of risks, issues, and decision making * Budget tracking and risk mitigation Demonstrated ability to: * Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment * Translate goals into actionable project plans * Adapt approaches to meet evolving business needs * Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. ## Description The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of strategic, cross-functional, and transformational projects that align with enterprise goals. This role is accountable for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects of varying scope and complexity, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and meet stakeholder expectations. The IT Project Manager collaborates with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to drive business value, foster alignment, and support change across departments. This role plays a key part in building enterprise project maturity and advancing organizational priorities. Essential Job Functions * Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including defining scope, objectives, and success metrics * Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, resource allocations, budgets, and communication strategies * Facilitates stakeholder engagement and manages relationships across diverse departments and disciplines * Identifies and mitigates risks, manages issues and dependencies, and adapts plans to achieve intended outcomes * Tracks project performance and provides updates through dashboards, reports, and executive briefings * Ensures alignment with internal governance, compliance, and change management protocols * Coordinates cross-functional teams and third-party partners to ensure effective execution and delivery * Conducts project kickoff and closure activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and handoffs * Supports knowledge transfer, process improvement, and the creation and adoption of project management best practices * Makes decisions related to day-to-day project execution within approved scope, budget, and timeline * Escalates high-risk issues, scope changes, or resourcing challenges to IT leaders and project sponsors * Performs other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [The Future of Developer Experience with GenAI: Driving Engineering Excellence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1107-the-future-of-developer-experience-with-genai-driving-engineering-excellence) - [Breaking Silos: Successful Collaboration Between Tech & Business Teams in Complex Enterprise Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1623-breaking-silos-successful-collaboration-between-tech-business-teams-in-complex-enterprise-systems) - [You’re a great coder? 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