Senior IT Project Manager - Financial Planning Systems

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Job Title: IT Senior Project Manager – Financial Planning Systems

Location: Waukegan, IL (100% Onsite)

Rate: $60 - $65/hr (W2 only)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Interview Process: Phone Screening + 2 Rounds with client

Contract Type: W2 (Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no C2C, sponsorship, or OPT/CPT accepted)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with a strong background in financial planning systems to lead a high-impact consolidation initiative within a global financial technology environment. This role requires deep expertise with IBM TM1 and Oracle, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle for financial planning and system consolidation initiatives

• Collaborate with stakeholders, finance professionals, and technical teams to define project scope and goals

• Develop detailed project plans including budgets, timelines, risk mitigation, and resource allocation

• Lead regular stakeholder meetings and status reviews, communicating project updates and escalations

• Oversee the implementation of IBM TM1 and Oracle tools for financial planning across the enterprise

• Ensure projects adhere to regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements

• Promote best practices in project management and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor junior project managers, ensuring alignment with project delivery standards and methodologies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field

• 8–9 years of project management experience, with a focus on financial planning systems

• Proven experience leading system consolidation projects and financial modeling initiatives

• Hands-on experience with IBM TM1 and Oracle tools is mandatory

• Deep understanding of financial planning application ecosystems

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Demonstrated ability to work closely with business and technology stakeholders

• Experience in regulated industries is