Project Manager – Data Integrity

Chicago Housing Authority; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A local housing authority in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to support data maintenance and project management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of project management experience. Responsibilities include outlining project requirements, conducting data analysis, and supporting budget development processes. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 and includes a robust benefits package and the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Good working knowledge of CHA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Outline project requirements and manage priorities to ensure compliance.
• Conduct data analysis on unit turnover cycles for process improvement.
• Support budget development and track financial summaries.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related discipline

Job description

Chicago Housing Authority provided pay range

This range is provided by Chicago Housing Authority. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

This position supports the use and maintenance of data in the CHA’s system of record, external compliance databases, other software applications, and the NIMP process. They will also support complex initiatives from a Project Management approach to ensure that information is delivered accurately, timely, and comprehensive.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Outline project requirements, set priorities, timeframes, agendas and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Attend various meetings to address project status.
• Facilitate communication and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal CHA departments and outside stakeholders and counterparts.
• Develop timely, accurate and comprehensive reports/summaries as required to document project activities; including, but limited to, develop trend analysis, quarterly and annual Private Property Managers ("PPM") reports pertaining to Public Housing Assessment System ("PHAS") and develop and support monthly PPM performance reviews.
• Lead and monitor unit turn performance, including vendor coordination, inspection timelines, and readiness tracking.
• Conduct data analysis on unit turnover cycles to identify trends, delays, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models for unit availability and turnover timelines to support occupancy planning.
• Support budget development and revision processes by tracking expenditures, identifying variances, and preparing financial summaries for leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external PPM firms to ensure timely and cost-effective unit readiness.
• Attend meetings to address project status and provide updates on unit turn metrics and budget forecasts.
• Additional assignments as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related discipline. Must possess a minimum of three years of progressively responsible project management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Must be computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Power Environment.

This position requires a working knowledge of CHA policies and procedures, advanced knowledge of analytical techniques, including the application of different evaluation strategies and design of data collection instruments and comprehensive knowledge of the various components of the property management system, and knowledge of how to generate queries and reports to support oversight of property management.

The successful candidate will possess a good working knowledge of CHA organizational structure, functions and procedures, have firm knowledge of federal, state, and local government requirements, and must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
• Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures

"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received."

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Grade: S7

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None

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