We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support complex identity and access management initiatives in Evanston, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position requires a strong leader who can coordinate technical teams, keep delivery on track, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a structured project approach, strong knowledge of Agile practices, and the ability to guide Active Directory, organizational identity, and Entra ID engineering efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct project planning and execution for identity-focused initiatives, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.<br>• Lead coordination across Active Directory, organizational identity, and Entra ID engineering teams to drive progress and resolve delivery challenges.<br>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, monitor sprint outcomes, and promote effective collaboration among technical and business participants.<br>• Use Jira to track milestones, action items, risks, and dependencies while maintaining accurate project visibility for stakeholders.<br>• Manage stakeholder communication by providing status updates, escalating issues when needed, and supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Oversee project documentation, governance materials, and reporting to ensure consistency and accountability throughout the engagement.<br>• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and adjust plans proactively to support successful delivery.<br>• Support technical initiatives involving identity-related changes or transition activities as part of overall project execution.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Manager to guide enterprise-wide initiatives for an organization in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role will create order across a dynamic portfolio by establishing effective governance, improving delivery practices, and keeping teams aligned with business priorities. The position works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to turn strategic goals into well-managed, measurable outcomes. <strong>This role requires candidates to be local to the Milwaukee area due to Hybrid onsite expectations. No visa sponsorship is available at this time.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and manage a consistent project delivery framework that supports intake, prioritization, progress monitoring, and executive reporting across the organization.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership and department stakeholders to connect active initiatives with broader business objectives and operational goals.</p><p>• Coordinate complex project plans involving multiple teams, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain visible and on track.</p><p>• Provide leadership with clear updates on status, risks, constraints, and interdependencies so informed decisions can be made quickly.</p><p>• Strengthen accountability across cross-functional teams by following up on commitments, surfacing blockers early, and driving timely resolution.</p><p>• Administer and improve project management platforms such as Asana or similar tools, including workflows, dashboards, and reporting structures.</p><p>• Lead project launch meetings, recurring check-ins, and stakeholder communications while translating detailed progress into concise executive-level summaries.</p><p>• Evaluate delivery gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risks, then recommend practical improvements that enhance execution and transparency.</p><p>• Support leadership in ranking competing priorities so resources remain focused on the highest-value initiatives.</p><p>• Shift effectively between strategic planning and hands-on project coordination depending on business needs and project demands.</p>