Hybrid Visiting Project Manager — Strategy & Ops Lead

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is hiring up to two Visiting Project Managers to lead strategic projects, operational initiatives, and cross-functional programs. You will drive execution, support organizational strategy, and improve business processes with executive-level briefings and recommendations.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and is based in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or a related field.
• Five years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Economic Development, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic projects and operational initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving leadership, corporate partners, government agencies, startups, researchers, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, workstreams, status reporting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for executive leadership and external partners.
• Support planning, program assessments, and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise management systems

Google Workspace

Job description

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is hiring up to two Visiting Project Managers to lead strategic projects, operational initiatives, and cross-functional programs. You will drive execution, support organizational strategy, and improve business processes with executive-level briefings and recommendations.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and is based in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work arrangement.