An IT Project Manager manages projects for a company in the information technology industry. Projects may include initiatives to create new products or improve or expand technology or systems. Identifies project requirements, develops and manages project budgets and schedules, leads project teams, and manages communications with project stakeholders, including company management and clients.
Updated 08/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager role provides business and technical leadership for multiple IT Development projects within the Digital Technology and Analytics group. This role will be supporting both Agile and Waterfall projects collaborating with the multiple Development Teams, Quality Assurance, Product Management Teams, Security and Infrastructure Teams to ensure successful delivery of the Projects with the committed deliverables. Resource should have a go-getter personality and be able to resolve any impediments that hinder the Projects timely completion.
This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.
What you will be responsible for:
Lead more than one Software Development teams supporting multiple projects
Lead and mentor 2 to 3 project managers
Schedule and facilitate all Scrum Ceremonies, identify risks, track dependencies and remove impediments
Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to all affected teams and management.
Work with Product Owner to review and prioritize the product backlog so the right work is done in the right order
Provide leadership updates on measures, impact assessment, removal of roadblocks, and conflicts on change of scope decisions
Capability to work remotely and onsite with a diverse group of stakeholders in different time zones
Conduct post-mortem reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned
What you need to be successful in this role:
10 years of project management experience, managing complex software projects and applying agile and waterfall methodologies
Certified Scrum Master Certification (CSM)
Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to analyze team progress, present appropriate burndown charts, and provide executive level presentations on that analysis with business impacts and proposed mitigation plans.
Experience with Azure Cloud Architecture
Consistent track record working with a DevOps suite of tools
PMP Certification- Nice to Have
Previous Software Development experience
Bachelor (B.A./B.S.) degree from four-year College or university required; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $109,000 to $155,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 10 bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
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