Project Manager

IPM Integrated Project Management Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Job summary

IPM Integrated Project Management Company is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead cross-functional projects in new product development, operational excellence for manufacturing, or capital projects in consumer, industrial, or pharmaceutical industries. Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders across the full project lifecycle, with a focus on delivering results for varied clients and

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience with a minimum of 4 years of project management experience leading medium-to-large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision-making sessions
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project management processes and practices
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance among project team members
• Support change management and organizational readiness efforts related to project deliverables

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

MS Office

Job description

For more than three decades, premier organizations have trusted IPM to help ensure the successful execution of their strategic portfolios and critically important initiatives. With 90 percent repeat business and a Net Promoter Score in the world-class category, IPM has a reputation that is second to none.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Boston, Parsippany, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Los Angeles and San Francisco, IPM has led more than 5,000 projects for over 500 clients in the United States and across continents. Our clientele ranges from Fortune 100 companies to startups.

Our Consultants are our full-time employees. They are our most important asset and the competitive advantage that sets us apart from the rest.

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead cross-functional projects in new product development, operational excellence for manufacturing, or capital projects for manufacturing in the consumer or industrial products or pharmaceutical industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision-making sessions
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project management processes and practices
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance among project team members
• Support change management and organizational readiness efforts related to project deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations or a related field
• 6-10 years of experience with a minimum of 4 years of project management experience leading medium-to-large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications

Why IPM

• Diverse projects: we take on a wide variety of project work, ensuring significant exposure to a variety of clients and a broad range of opportunities to grow your professional experience
• Collaborative work environment: we have a well-structured system to bring support from managers, internal teams, and our Centers of Excellence (CoE), which serve as resources and SME’s for specific services and industry knowledge, tools, and best practices
• Family with engaging culture: we believe in protecting our greatest asset, our people, with a culture that nurtures a caring environment with a transparent communication approach, culture-building and team-building events, both regional and companywide
• Professional development: we're committed to your training and development. You’ll get a thorough onboarding to ensure you’re prepared while creating the bandwidth you need to further your career at IPM. You are IPM’s future; we only promote from within
• High visibility and direct client impact: you’ll have the opportunity to shape how your clients achieve their network strategies through well planned and executed capital projects.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: including 100% employer-paid health, 401(k) matching, business development incentives, and performance bonus amongst many other elements. Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000
• Passion for the greater good: we are steadfast in our devotion to the communities we serve and in actively promoting employee involvement in community improvement projects. We’ve created Project Mercy to channel and maximize our philanthropic efforts every quarter.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and market/business considerations.

IPM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

IPM’s hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office. The specific days are flexible and may vary depending on project schedules and meetings. On‑site locations may also vary. In addition, we follow our clients’ guidance on on‑site requirements, so the minimum number of days in the office may increase depending on the client and project assignment.