IT Technical Project Manager (MSP) - Bowman Williams : Job Details

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$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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IT Project Manager (MSP | Hybrid in Des Plaines, IL

$85,000 - $100,000

We're looking for a Project Manager who knows how to bring order to chaos and keep projects moving and on time, on budget, and with no surprises. This is a hybrid role, with about 50% of your time spent managing projects and the other 50% rolling up your sleeves to work tickets and solve real IT issues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and communicate early, often, and clearly
• Scope, plan, and run projects from kickoff to completion
• Build realistic project schedules that hit deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Coordinate with engineers and vendors to ensure smooth delivery
• Track progress, anticipate challenges, and adjust as needed
• Manage budgets and forecast project spend and timelines
• Lead check-ins with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment
• Resolve issues, manage change orders, and keep projects moving forward
• Assist with change management and help clients adapt to new systems
• Occasionally travel to client sites as needed

Who You Are

• 3+ years of project management experience with a MSP
• Skilled at translating “tech speak” into client-friendly communication
• Familiar with PM tools like Asana, MS Project, or Jira
• Comfortable building and tracking budgets with attention to detail
• Experienced in SOW creation and spotting scope creep
• Highly organized, calm under pressure, and enjoyable to work with
• Growth-oriented with a mindset that sees every challenge as an opportunity

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience with change management
• Understand compliance/security standards
• Have handled vendor management or resource planning
• Can mentor junior team members and help others grow

What You'll Get

• Hybrid work setup with flexibility to work from home part of the week
• A real voice in process improvement and growth strategies
• Opportunities to expand your leadership, technical, and business skills
• A collaborative, casual team environment
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technology
• Health insurance
• 3% retirement match
• Generous PTO and flexibility
• Paid certifications and training

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Information Services