PROJECT MANAGER

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,200 - 98,023; Full time

Job summary

A major city government in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects that impact departmental operations. The role involves managing large-scale assignments, coordinating resources, and drafting action plans. Candidates should have significant project management experience and a relevant degree, preferably with PMP certification. The position is exempt from the Career Service and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years of experience in project management.
• Bachelor's degree with five years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale projects supporting departmental goals.
• Develop long-range project plans with stakeholders.
• Ensure project objectives are met within time and budget.

Skills

Project management

Resource allocation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER

Starting Salary: $89,112; Grade: BX-18

This position will work alongside the Deputy Commissioner to oversee various projects affecting departmental operations. The PM will manage and coordinate large assignments by allocating division resources, drafting and implementing action plans, assessing outcomes and reporting results to the Deputy Commissioner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages specialized and large-scale project(s) of significant size and scope that support a departmental bureau, program, and/or initiative.
• Functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a specific area related to project management and administration.
• Prepares long‑range project plans in coordination with stakeholders, including the establishment of work plans and staffing for each phase of project(s).
• Consults with staff and consultants to determine the scope of services, budgets, and specifications of projects.
• Manages project(s) from inception to completion.
• Analyzes project proposals to determine the time frame, funding limitations, and appropriate process for accomplishing project objectives and goals.
• May manage staff, including assigning and reviewing work, approving time‑off requests, and preparing performance evaluations.
• Serves as the point of contact and liaison for project and program requirements.
• Establishes timelines and implements processes to track and monitor progress, targets, key objectives, milestones, and budgets for established projects.
• Ensures that project goals and objectives are accomplished within the allocated time frame and funding parameters.
• Plans, directs, and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned project(s).
• Monitors services provided by contractors to ensure contract provisions meet program specifications.
• Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks and maintain quality assurance processes.
• Leads cross‑functional teams to improve business strategies and performance with stakeholders.
• Develops and contributes to process improvement (e.g., SOPs).
• Develops and implements project release plans (e.g., transfer of responsibility, ownership, and control) and reports on the progress of all project activities.
• Participates on intradepartmental teams to plan, coordinate, and resolve issues.
• Works with external agencies to ensure departmental projects adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies and protocols.
• Analyzes proposed and current project regulations and develops recommendations for implementation compliance.
• Assists in the implementation of new technologies for projects.
• Represents the department in cross‑functional partnerships.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree PLUS seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's PLUS five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher PLUS four (4) years of project management or program coordination work experience.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certifications preferred.

Disclaimer - “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or degree at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewee(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2‑74‑020 and 2‑74‑075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio‑Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as collective bargaining agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for City employment.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

LOCATION & HOURS

Location: 2 North LaSalle Street, Ste 1050.

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

This position is exempt from the Career Service.