Project Manager

University of Illinois Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Vacation 24 days

Job summary

The University of Illinois Foundation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of IT projects ranging from small to large-scale initiatives.

You will lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication, applying standard PM methods and reporting on performance. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days of remote work and a competitive salary of $85,000-$95,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• At least two years of project management experience in information services or project management
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; articulate

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned IT projects within budget, schedule, and scope.
• Develop work plans, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Coordinate meetings, guide project teams, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Analyze project performance against budget, scope, and objectives.
• Promote use of project and resource management software; be SME.
• Track milestones and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Visio

PM software

Job description

Description

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION has an immediate opening for a Project Manager.

The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois (University). It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University.

This position performs professional-level duties associated with managing IT projects. The project portfolio consists of a variety of IT-specific projects which range from small, moderate efforts to large, complex projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.

2. Employ Project Management methods and competencies, including developing work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.

3. Coordinate and facilitate project team meetings. Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team, coordinating with the appropriate lead(s) and departments. Communicate progress with project stakeholders, program leads, and management at key review points.

4. Manage the collection and analysis of project performance including performance against budget, scope, project objectives, and customer satisfaction. Provide ongoing analysis on project performance and scheduling and resource capacity management.

5. Facilitate the usage of project and resource management software across the organization and be a subject matter expert in the usage of this software.

6. Establish and track project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• At least two years of project management experience or progressively responsible work experience relating to information services or project management.
• Considerable experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Experienced and articulate communication skills (oral and written)
• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices
• Familiarity with project management methodologies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience designing and creating recurring standard reports for management.
• More than five years of project management experience
• PMI certification

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

The starting salary range for this position is projected to be $85,000 - $95,000 per year. This is a salaried exempt role. While our job postings include salary ranges, your compensation will be based on your specific experience and qualifications,we're not limited by these posted ranges.

You’ll be inspired daily in our state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious workspace - a stunning LEED-certified building featuring contemporary amenities including an on-site wellness center and café with healthy dining options. We encourage work-life balance through our hybrid schedule for many positions, combining in-office collaboration with up to 2 days of remote work flexibility.

Your comprehensive benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid life insurance, generous vacation time including 24 days annually, and more. Generous pension benefits are also included. We invest in your present and future wellbeing, providing the support you need to succeed.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER