Senior Project Manager

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across products, clients, and source systems, partnering with stakeholders to drive delivery.

You will leverage data-driven insights, establish governance, and present status and risks to senior leadership while mentoring team members.

This role requires 5+ years in project management, proficiency with MS Office and PM tools, and a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Wrike).
• Experience with Mavenlink preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and transform insights into decisions.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and maintain PM processes, tools, and documentation.
• Enhance governance with metrics, reporting and KPIs.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Mentor team members and promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate retrospectives and drive process improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Wrike

Mavenlink

Visio

Job description

## Senior Project ManagerIL Chicago Van BurenApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobRequisition ID: 35376RWhen you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.**Summary:**In this role, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects that support strategic business objectives across multiple products, clients, and source systems. You will partner with stakeholders to drive project execution, influence decision-making through data-driven insights, and improve processes while ensuring successful project delivery, governance, and measurable business outcomes.**Responsibilities:*** Lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion while managing scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.* Develop and maintain project management processes, tools, and documentation to support successful project execution.* Enhance project governance by developing metrics, reporting, and performance measures that drive informed decision-making.* Communicate project expectations, progress, risks, and recommendations to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders.* Analyze project data and key performance indicators to identify trends, provide strategic recommendations, and support business decisions.* Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations.* Mentor project team members and promote effective collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.* Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.* Facilitate project retrospectives and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and operational effectiveness.**Qualifications:*** Relevant degree preferred.* 5 or more years of relevant experience required.* Experience managing complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.* Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or Wrike; Smartsheet experience preferred.* Experience with Mavenlink preferred.* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); Microsoft Project and Visio experience preferred.* Proficient in project management principles, methodologies, techniques, and tools.* Ability to analyze data and leverage insights to support project decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.* Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.**Estimated Hiring Range:**At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00.This position is also incentive eligible.Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers**Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities**The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.