Project Manager

Knack Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams in delivering initiatives. The role involves managing planning, execution, and compliance with regulations while collaborating with executives. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong project management skills, and knowledge of Scrum or agile practices. The position requires proven communication skills and the ability to manage risks effectively. This is a full-time, on-site role in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management processes and practices.
• Knowledge or certification in Scrum or agile software development.
• Solid issue and risk management skills.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Proven ability to execute on project deliverables.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly effective time and project management skills.
• Proven ability to execute on project deliverables.
• Technical aptitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in delivering company initiatives.
• Manage planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of projects.
• Partner with executives to translate vision into executable plans.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company procedures.
• Hold team members accountable for project deliverables.

Skills

Project management processes

Scrum or agile software development

Issue and risk management

Communication skills

Time management skills

Technical aptitude

Public speaking

Team Leadership

Quality Management

Financial Management

Negotiation

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Office Suite

Job description

Work Authorization: USC or GC Holder only

Location: On-site (Chicago, IL)

Contract: Full time

What will your day look like?

You will lead project teams in the delivery of company directed initiatives. The Project manager is responsible for project integration, scope, time, costs and quality and communicates the status, risk and issues associated with each to the correct level(s) within the project structure and the organization to ensure that the projects' outcomes are achieved as defined. The Project Manager serves as a leader for critical thinking and managing the productivity pace as well as ensuring a financial focus with emphasis on credit union priorities and targets. General direction is received from the Manager, Project Management Office.

Responsibilities

Process Analysis

• Responsible for managing the overall planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of one or more highly visible, strategic change initiatives simultaneously.
• Partner with C-level executives, operational directors, and process owners to translate vision into an executable plan.
• Strong ability to positively influence others across functional areas and achieve buy-in to drive cultural and organizational change initiatives.
• Utilizes highly effective leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills in leading cross-functional teams toward achieving aggressive organizational goals.
• Expert knowledge in: scope management, requirements management, resource management, communications management, risk management, quality management, financial management, and business continuity management.
• Holding project team members accountable to on-time completion and quality of project deliverables and milestones.
• Managing day-to-day activities of project team members to proactively identify and resolve issues that would present a risk to on-time implementation of the project. Concurrently lead 4-6 projects.

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.

Qualifications

You’ll be a great fit if in addition to the completion of a bachelor’s, you have:

• Strong understanding of Project Management processes and practices
• Knowledge or certification in Scrum or agile software development
• Works with Business Analyst to ensure requirements align with project scope
• Solid issue and risk management skills
• PMP Certification (preferred)
• Proficient in MS Project, Visio, and Office Suite
• Highly effective time and project management skills
• Proven ability to execute on project deliverables
• Technical aptitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills