Job Description
Job Title : Project Manager III
Location : Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement : Hybrid (2x per week in office)
Contract Type : W2, 7 months + possible extension
Pay Range : $65 - $95 per hour + optional benefits
Responsibilities
- Leads the Project Management functions and activities.
- Leads projects by identifying issues and risks and ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner.
- Provides leadership and mentoring on project management best practices (including scope, time, cost, communications, and risk management) for team members. Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all project staff are defined and understood.
- Identifies cross-organizational barriers that impact multiple projects or programs and ensures these barriers are removed. Works with senior management across Information Technology and the business area(s) to accomplish this.
- Consults with IT and Business Leaders to review initial investment initiatives to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing a project, estimated staffing requirements, and allotment of resources. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of project financials.
- Leads, directs, and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
- Sets direction for project management practices, processes, and procedures. Ensures consistency of project management practices across projects.
- Builds a community of practice for all project managers. Facilitates and encourages the sharing and adoption of best practices and lessons learned across all project managers.
Additional Requirements
A senior-level PM with experience leading large-scale cross-functional projects.Must possess strong leadership, communication skills, and experience working with senior executives (minimum of 10–12 years).Enterprise PM experience managing multi-million dollar+ projects involving cross-functional teams, MSPs, and multiple vendors.Strong financial acumen of project accounting, budgeting, operational costs, accruals, capital vs. expense project activities.Ability to manage / drive multiple projects and work streams.Technical Acumen (Preferred)
Security tool implementations and upgradesIdentity Access Management (IAM)Enterprise Change ManagementSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities
In-depth technical knowledge of project management practices and processes.Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and / or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team, and / or matrix environment.Leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving problems within scope of responsibility.Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products, and services.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.Soft Skills
Self-directedCapable of managing ambiguity and scope creepDetail-orientedAbility to understand technical concepts and jargonWork alongside and influence senior executivesDrive results in a matrix structureEffective at working with and managing both MSPs and vendorsEducation and Experience
Bachelor's degree with Master's preferred in a related discipline, or equivalent.Typically a minimum of ten (10–12) years of related work experience, with five years management experience.Applicable certifications preferred.