Executive Project Manager

TASC, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TASC, Inc., a leader in social impact, is seeking an Executive Project Manager in Chicago. The role involves improving operational efficiency through high-level projects and requires strong project management skills, collaboration, and the ability to coach teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience, particularly with PMBOK practices.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

403 B Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience managing complex projects.
• CAPM certification required; PMP certification is a plus.
• Advanced experience designing process maps and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor high-level projects.
• Track project performance and manage risk analysis.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

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At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

In this position, you will be part of TASC’s agency infrastructure, whose departments collectively assure the overall quality, fiscal responsibility, effectiveness, and impact of TASC’s work, and work to advance our mission to build a healthier, safer, and more just society.

We are currently looking for full-time – Executive Project Manager

Starting at $75K– $85K contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary: The primary purpose of the Executive Project Manager is to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design, plan, implement and monitor high-level projects which seek to improve operational efficiency and/or strengthen program service delivery. The Executive Project Manager ensures the execution and delivery of project objectives utilizing PMBOK best practices with particular attention to all project dimensions: Scope, Time, Cost, Quality and Performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project sponsor to define project scope, goals, resource requirements, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop project charters including the project overview, SOW, goals/objectives, critical milestones, timeline, budget, stakeholders, and risks.
• Create project workplans in Smartsheet and coordinate with the cross-functional team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of tasks and communicate project status to project sponsor, stakeholders and cross-functional team members.
• Identify, prioritize and proactively monitor changes that may affect the project; manage project risk analysis; and manage implementation of associated risk reduction measures.
• Facilitate and encourage collaboration across departments to ensure projects are completed successfully
• Coach cross-functional team members and assist them in solving problems related to the project management.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to design and create graphically-enhanced pitch decks, reports and other presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Develop process maps and work flows, as needed, to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process, program, or system to the project sponsor.
• Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities
• Coordinate the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process, program, or system to the project sponsor.
• Promote the philosophy of the organization, ensuring proper implementation of accepted clinical practices strategies.
• Attend all trainings and internal and external meetings as required.
  
  

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in business, organizational development, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience managing complex and diverse projects; working knowledge of PMBOK; Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) required; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience coaching teams for optimal performance toward successfully achieving a common goal.
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities; ability to work in a high-pressure fast paced environment; understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; and remains flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; and ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to efficiently allocate your cognitive resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large.
• Advanced experience designing process maps and workflows; developing graphically-enhanced pitch decks and presentations; and drafting reports.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software; Smartsheet (or other PM software) experience is a plus.
  
  

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - STD/LTD
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B (retirement plan)
  
  

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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