Project Manager

Realign Llc; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc in Mettawa, IL is seeking a Project Manager with PMO experience to support global marketing initiatives. The role emphasizes PMO governance, standardized processes, and cross-functional coordination within a pharma-focused environment.

The candidate will manage integrated program plans, coordinate with vendors, and deliver executive-ready reporting. Strong communication and certifications are required; onsite work at the Mettawa office is expected four days per week.

Qualifications

• PMO experience supporting global marketing teams.
• Knowledge of PMO methodologies, tools and frameworks.
• Project Management certifications (PMP/PgMP, PRINCE2).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Pharma or Life Science industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and manage integrated program plans across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Consolidate project schedules, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, issues, and decisions into a single integrated view.
• Establish and manage PMO standards, templates, processes, and reporting routines.
• Track critical path activities, cross-functional dependencies, and key deliverables.
• Facilitate program status meetings, planning workshops, working sessions, and governance forums.
• Prepare concise, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, status reports, and decision materials.
• Translate complex project information into clear visual summaries for senior leadership.
• Partner effectively with external vendors to coordinate deliverables, timelines, and dependencies.
• Monitor program health, including schedule, scope, risks, issues, assumptions, decisions, and resource constraints.
• Drive timely escalation and resolution of risks, issues, and interdependencies.

Skills

PMO experience

PMO methodologies

PM certifications

communication skills

Pharma/Life Science domain

onsite presence

Job description

PMO Experience supporting global marketing teams

Knowledge of PMO methodologies, tools and frameworks

Project Management certifications (PMP/PgMP, PRINCE2)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pharma or Life Science industry experience

4 days in person at Mettawa office

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location : Mettawa, IL

Full Time

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

PMO Experience supporting global marketing teams

Knowledge of PMO methodologies, tools and frameworks

Project Management certifications (PMP/PgMP, PRINCE2)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pharma or Life Science industry experience

4 days in person at Mettawa office

Roles & Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and manage integrated program plans across multiple projects and workstreams.

Consolidate project schedules, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, issues, and decisions into a single integrated view.

Establish and manage PMO standards, templates, processes, and reporting routines.

Track critical path activities, cross-functional dependencies, and key deliverables.

Facilitate program status meetings, planning workshops, working sessions, and governance forums.

Prepare concise, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, status reports, and decision materials.

Translate complex project information into clear visual summaries for senior leadership.

Partner effectively with external vendors to coordinate deliverables, timelines, and dependencies.

Monitor program health, including schedule, scope, risks, issues, assumptions, decisions, and resource constraints.

Drive timely escalation and resolution of risks, issues, and interdependencies.

Support portfolio prioritization, capacity planning, financial tracking, and change management activities.

Ensure project managers provide accurate and timely updates.

Identify opportunities to improve PMO efficiency, transparency, and execution discipline.

Support transition, stabilization, and modernization activities related to legacy processes or systems, as applicable.

Technical Project Manager