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Principal Project Manager

Capgemini

Chicago, ILFull-time$142–203K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$142–203K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Principal Project Manager will lead enterprise-wide payment transformation programs from strategy through implementation and operational stabilization. The role oversees payment modernization roadmaps, platforms, governance, budgets, risks, vendors, and cross-functional workstreams. It also provides executive direction to delivery teams and leads change management, stakeholder communication, training, and adoption. The position focuses on banking, financial services, or insurance organizations, with insurance experience preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Payment TransformationDigital PaymentsACH and Wire PaymentsReal-Time PaymentsPayment Processing PlatformsClaims PaymentsPremium Collection SystemsPayment OperationsPayment ReconciliationExecutive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementAgileWaterfallHybrid Delivery MethodologiesInsurance Payment TransformationClaims Payment ModernizationPremium Billing PlatformsCustomer Payment JourneysPayment Technology VendorsFintech SolutionsCloud-Based Payment PlatformsDigital TransformationExecutive LeadershipStrategic PlanningPayments Domain ExpertiseInsurance Industry KnowledgeProgram GovernanceVendor ManagementRisk and Issue ManagementChange ManagementFinancial Budget ManagementStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipMentoring

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Finance, IT, Engineering or Related20 Years' Program Management or Payment ExperienceLarge-Scale Program ManagementMultimillion-Dollar Program ManagementLarge Cross-Functional TeamsPMP CertificationSAFe Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Principal Project Manager

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprisewide payment transformation programs from strategy through implementation and operational stabilization

Develop and execute payment modernization roadmaps aligned with business and technology objectives

Oversee implementation of payment solutions including digital payments ACH RTP card payments claims disbursements premium collections and payment processing platforms

Drive program governance budgeting risk management and executive reporting

Partner with business technology operations finance compliance and vendor teams to ensure successful program delivery

Manage multiple workstreams dependencies and thirdparty vendors across complex transformation initiatives

Owns the governance and delivery of targetstate architecture operating models and business processes ensuring alignment to business objectives transformation outcomes and program roadmap

Ensure compliance with industry regulations security requirements and payment standards

Lead organizational change management stakeholder communication training and adoption activities

Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure program success and business outcomes

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction to program managers project managers architects and delivery teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Information Technology Engineering or related field

20 years of experience in largescale program management payment transformation or payment technology implementations

Proven experience leading enterprise payment transformation initiatives in banking financial services or insurance organizations

Demonstrated success in deploying modern payment solutions and platforms from planning through production rollout

Strong expertise in

Digital Payments

ACH Wire Payments

RealTime Payments RTP

Payment Processing Platforms

Claims Payments and Disbursements

Premium Collection Systems

Payment Operations and Reconciliation

Extensive experience managing multimilliondollar programs and large crossfunctional teams

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience with Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience leading payment transformation programs within the insurance industry

Knowledge of claims payment modernization premium billing platforms and customer payment journeys

Experience working with payment technology vendors and fintech solution providers

PMP SAFe or similar program management certifications preferred

Experience with cloudbased payment platforms and digital transformation initiatives

Key Competencies

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning

Payments Domain Expertise

Insurance Industry Knowledge

Program Governance

Vendor Management

Risk Issue Management

Change Management

Financial Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership and Mentoring"

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is 141546 - 203155

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Employee assistance programs

  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Ref. code: 586651

Posted on: Nov 2, 2026

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Brand: Capgemini

Professional Community: Delivery Excellence

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,426 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$142–203K/yr
  • Illinois median$102–160K/yr410 salary ranges
  • US median$102–168K/yr9,767 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $172K, is 33% above the Illinois median midpoint ($130K) — in the top quarter of Project Management salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 501 open Project Management jobs in Illinois and 15,426 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 20 years of experience — more than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,259 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,237 of the 15,426 open Project Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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