Project Manager 3

Swoon; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to support strategic planning, project coordination, and business operations in a large organization. This onsite, 18-month contract role focuses on tracking progress, analyzing data, and supporting leadership with insights and recommendations.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, plus hands-on experience with Excel, Power BI, and PM tools to drive business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in project management, program coordination, business analysis, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of multiple initiatives and projects.
• Track timelines, milestones, deliverables, and overall progress.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use Excel and Power BI to develop reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with business objectives.
• Identify delays, resource constraints, and operational challenges.
• Develop recommendations to address risks and improve efficiency.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and provide updates.
• Prepare executive summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and schedules.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support project execution.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Location: Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Duration: 18-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to support strategic planning, project coordination, and business operations within a large organization. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to track project progress, analyze data, identify risks, and support business initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with experience utilizing Excel, Power BI, and project management tools to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple business initiatives and projects.
• Track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and overall progress.
• Analyze business and project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize Excel and Power BI to develop reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives.
• Identify potential project delays, resource constraints, and operational challenges.
• Develop recommendations and solutions to address project risks and improve efficiency.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and provide regular project updates.
• Prepare executive-level summaries, reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and planning materials.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support project execution and business planning.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in project management, program coordination, business analysis, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large corporate, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools.
• Experience supporting strategic planning or business operations.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and multiple departments.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.