Project Manager

Chicago, IL
zDO NOT USE Contract / Contract

smartdept. inc. is searching for a Project Manager for a corporate client in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will come with 6-10 years of project management experience. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity expected to last 4 months. 

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage projects from conception to production, ensuring delivery is in accordance with the budget, timeline and is of the required quality standards to meet client expectations.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans with stakeholders and team members and manage the execution of tasks to achieve project goals.
  • Make project decisions and recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization, and resource allocation with input from others as needed.
  • Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs and ensure the project plan is reflective of authorized changes as defined in the change management plan.
  • Ensure issues are escalated through the appropriate channels for support in resolution and to raise senior management awareness.
  • Measure project performance and progress using appropriate tools and techniques, identifies and quantifies variances, performs required corrective actions, and communicates to all stakeholders.
 

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or working toward certification within 12 months) or PRINCE2 certification or equivalent preferred
  • 6 – 10 years project management experience and 12+ years of professional experience
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines managing multiple key business priorities
  • Project budgeting/costing expertise
  • Ability to solve very complex problems and deal with a variety of work situations
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