IT Project Manager - (Migration: Tibco, Solace) at Appex Innovation

Berwyn, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Self-Driven, Technical Expertise, Influence, Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Jira, Confluence, Clarity, Power BI, Agile, SAFe Agile, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Process Optimization

Industry

Description

Job Details: Role: IT Project manager/Program Manager Duration: 6months with extension Location: Chicago, IL Interview: 2 rounds of Video Client Domain: Airlines/Aerospace/Aviation Overview: We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the enterprise-wide migration from TIBCO to the Solace messaging platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical acumen, strategic leadership, and exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing executive stakeholders and driving complex platform transformations across multiple business and technology teams. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership: Direct and manage the full lifecycle of the TIBCO Decommission and Solace Migration program, ensuring successful delivery aligned with enterprise goals. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with application and platform teams to coordinate migration activities, identify dependencies, and resolve blockers. Stakeholder Communication: Deliver clear, concise updates to executive leadership, senior management, and technical teams; tailor messaging appropriately for each audience. Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate potential challenges, develop mitigation plans, and proactively escalate issues to ensure program success. Progress and Reporting: Monitor timelines, budgets, and deliverables; maintain transparent tracking through Jira, Confluence, Clarity, and Power BI dashboards. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve migration processes, drive efficiency, and enforce best practices across the program. Decision-Making and Problem Solving: Leverage strong analytical and contextual understanding to guide technical and strategic decisions. Required Skills & Competencies: Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication, with proven ability to present complex information to executive leadership. Self-Driven & Resourceful: Demonstrated ability to operate independently, ask the right questions, and navigate ambiguity. Technical & Contextual Expertise: Working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, and DevOps principles and practices. Influence & Negotiation: Skilled in influencing cross-functional teams and building consensus among diverse stakeholders. Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Strategic thinker with the ability to make sound judgments under pressure. Tools: Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Clarity, and Power BI for project tracking, documentation, and reporting. Methodology: Experienced in Agile and SAFe Agile frameworks. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PMP/PgMP certification preferred). 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management within large enterprise environments. Proven experience leading large-scale technology migrations or platform decommissions. Solid understanding of integration, messaging platforms, SDLC management, and cloud-based architectures. Preferred Experience: Hands-on exposure to Solace, TIBCO, or other enterprise messaging systems. Background in Enterprise Architecture or Platform Engineering leadership. Experience managing programs with high visibility to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise-wide migration from TIBCO to the Solace messaging platform, ensuring successful delivery aligned with enterprise goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate migration activities and communicate updates to stakeholders.