Project Manager

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

Technical Acumen (Preferred)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Soft Skills

Education and Experience