Remote/Hybrid Project Manager — Client Delivery (IL)

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC); Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) match

5 weeks PTO to start

10 paid holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

Year-end incentive bonus eligibility

Job summary

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is seeking a Project Manager to lead client projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will be the primary contact for assigned projects, balancing multiple priorities with discretion and strong communication across departments.

The role requires strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving, plus experience in nonprofit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of related professional experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with internal and external communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and social media/web platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure alignment with the plan and guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and required resources.
• Schedule and organize complex project activities.
• Ensure project materials are procured and provided as specified.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure adequate resources for on-time completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Salesforce

Social media/web platforms

Job description

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is seeking a Project Manager to lead client projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will be the primary contact for assigned projects, balancing multiple priorities with discretion and strong communication across departments.

The role requires strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving, plus experience in nonprofit settings.