SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Manage one or more projects lifecycle, from initial project planning phases through completion. Meet with leaders, vendors, consultants, and other project staff to establish project plans, budgets, and schedules. Coordinate project resources and track project progress against established timelines and schedules. Ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification. Act as a liaison between the bureau / department and clients and assign project staff / consultants to changes or problems.

The Finance Transformation Office, a division within the Bureau of Finance's Office of the Chief Financial Officer, operates under the leadership of the Director of Strategic Projects and is tasked with overseeing and managing strategic and operational initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Projects, the Senior Project Manager will manage one or more projects' lifecycles, from the initial planning phases through to completion. They will meet with leaders, vendors, consultants, and project staff to establish project plans, budgets, and schedules. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager will coordinate project resources, track progress against established timelines, and ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification. Serving as a liaison between the bureau / department and clients, the role includes assigning project staff or consultants to address changes or problems as needed.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required and
• Four (4) years of project management experience or directly related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Requirements : Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job / occupation is rated Light Work when it requires : (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Benefits Package

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The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and / or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty , 44-56 Political Discrimination ; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE : As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County's hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County's hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.