Hybrid Project Manager — AI & Cloud Solutions Lead

RedMane Technology LLC.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Career growth & mentoring

Wellness program

Community involvement

Job summary

RedMane Technology LLC, a Chicago-based application software consulting and systems integration firm, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with clients and staff, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will manage scope, schedule, and risks, communicate progress to stakeholders, and contribute to our expanding practice, with opportunities in analytics, AI, and IoT initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience with increasing scope of responsibility.
• Experience crafting proposals, developing work estimates and project schedules related to a fixed service budget and enhancements.
• Experience in project planning and control of ongoing support and maintenance of projects.
• Experience tracking, managing and escalating issues through to resolution.
• Experience identifying and mitigating project risk.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of internal and client staff and management.
• Ability to effectively communicate and articulate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficiency with tools that facilitate and promote team interaction and collaboration (e.g., Skype for Business, WebEx, Basecamp, SharePoint).
• Experience managing projects involving data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT is a plus.
• We are looking for people with aptitude, intelligence and desire.
• Ability to focus on high quality work under pressure.
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and manage project schedule using Microsoft Project or other client-approved software.
• Control and manage project scope, budget, activities and expectations to ensure profitability of RedMane projects.
• Regularly track, report and analyze project status, including scheduling and conducting regular status meetings, and creating client-facing status reports.
• Create and manage Risk, Change and Issues registers for the project.
• Plan, schedule and manage project activities with clients.
• Regularly manage, interact, and collaborate with RedMane project team members.
• Facilitate discussions and resolution of project-related issues and blockers, if they arise.
• Escalate issues to management and client stakeholders, if necessary.
• Create monthly reports and forecasts to RedMane executive management of project status, schedule, milestones and budget.
• Facilitate, schedule and plan Executive Steering Committee meetings for projects – including creation of presentations and other material to effectively communicate project progress.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

PMP certification

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Skype for Business

WebEx

Basecamp

Job description

RedMane Technology LLC, a Chicago-based application software consulting and systems integration firm, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with clients and staff, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will manage scope, schedule, and risks, communicate progress to stakeholders, and contribute to our expanding practice, with opportunities in analytics, AI, and IoT initiatives.