Project Manager_Waukegan, IL (Chicago) (Onsite)

Role name: Project Manager

Work Location: Waukegan, IL (Chicago) (Onsite)

Type of hire: Contract

As a Project Manager lead the successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects from initiation through implementation. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, and deliver results that align with business objectives.

What You'll Work On

• Lead projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and planning to final implementation and closeout.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business needs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports.
• Facilitate project team meetings and provide ongoing project tracking, monitoring, and analysis.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate and manage vendor activities, including tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team members and stakeholders.
• Recommend solutions to complex business and operational challenges and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on specific technologies, processes, or project management methodologies as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management, program management, or related experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience managing complex, enterprise-wide projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Experience collaborating with external vendors and third-party partners.
• Knowledge of technology implementations, systems integrations, or business transformation initiatives.
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert within a specialized technical or functional area.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.