Senior Project Manager (Complex Programs)

Wesco; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Glenview, IL is seeking a Project Manager III to oversee large-scale projects from initiation through closure, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will manage scope, costs, schedules, internal staffing and outside vendors, and report status to upper management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Associate accepted), 5–7 years of PM experience, strong planning, risk management, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s with substantial PM experience)
• 5–7 years directing work in large-scale PM capacity
• Strong planning, budgeting, and scheduling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to manage people and processes to hit objectives
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages large and complex project development from start to finish
• Defines scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders
• Develops formal project plans and communications
• Communicates expectations to team and stakeholders
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives and plans
• Manages budget proposals and staffing adjustments
• Identifies risks and implements contingency plans

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate’s degree required

Tools

MS Office

PM tools (MS Project, Primavera)

Job description

Wesco in Glenview, IL is seeking a Project Manager III to oversee large-scale projects from initiation through closure, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will manage scope, costs, schedules, internal staffing and outside vendors, and report status to upper management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Associate accepted), 5–7 years of PM experience, strong planning, risk management, and excellent communication skills.