IT Project Manager - (Migration : Tibco, Solace)

Job 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.

large-scale technology migrations or platform decommissions .

integration, messaging platforms, SDLC management , and

cloud-based architectures .

Preferred Experience :

Solace, TIBCO, or other enterprise messaging systems .

Enterprise Architecture   or

Platform Engineering   leadership.

Requirements

IT Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Aviation Industry, PMP, Tibco, Solace, Migration, Tibco Migration