Project Manager

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning the full lifecycle, with emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven solutions. You will translate business needs into actionable plans, collaborate with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners, and drive outcomes with strong governance and risk management.

The role requires 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate evolving

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting or managing cross-functional projects through the project lifecycle.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, risks, quality, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience translating business needs into actionable project plans and deliverables.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or other emerging technologies preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle, with a focus on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational leaders, clients, and technical partners.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex problems, identify risks, and recommend practical, data-informed solutions.
• Partner with clients to translate business needs into project plans and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, or advanced analytics.
• Drive project decision-making by establishing alignment on scope, timelines, quality, budget, and expected outcomes in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Manage project governance, review, and approval processes to ensure deliverables are documented and compliant from initiation through completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and required actions clearly and proactively to appropriate audiences.
• Monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, and tools to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will manage cross-functional projects across the full project lifecycle with an emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives. You will collaborate with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners to translate business needs into actionable project plans, navigate complex challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes. You will apply critical thinking, data-driven insights, and emerging technologies to strengthen project delivery and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle, with a focus on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational leaders, clients, and technical partners.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex problems, identify risks, and recommend practical, data-informed solutions.
• Partner with clients to translate business needs into project plans and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, or advanced analytics.
• Drive project decision-making by establishing alignment on scope, timelines, quality, budget, and expected outcomes in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Manage project governance, review, and approval processes to ensure deliverables are documented and compliant from initiation through completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and required actions clearly and proactively to appropriate audiences.
• Monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, and tools to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting or managing cross-functional projects through the project lifecycle.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, risks, quality, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience translating business needs into actionable project plans and deliverables.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or other emerging technologies preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $68,500.00 to $116,300.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.