Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Senior

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Duration: 9 Months

Work Schedule: 9 am-5 pm Monday to Friday CST

Pay Rate: $66.00/hr

Summary:

• The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc., or any other non-IT-based project.

Job Description:

• You’ll be joining the client's Strategic Initiatives team, where you’ll work closely with others to support one Program Manager in managing one large-scale program that spans several lines of business and requires coordination with many different business stakeholders.
• You’ll lead working groups with the business to proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and collaborate on solutions to correct the problem, to monitor milestones and ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets, to identify risks, issues and dependencies that may take the project off schedule and ultimately highlighting challenges to the Program Manager for further escalation; This will all be done in compliance with client's governance standards, and are completed in line with the team’s budget and timeline.
• You’ll create drafts of weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports for a variety of audiences, including the board of directors and other executives. You will leverage your strong PowerPoint skills to deliver these reports.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.

Must Have Requirement:

• Previous experience working on regulatory-based projects.
• Capital markets experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager.
• Proficient with the Microsoft suite, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Executive-level presentation skills.
• Proven track record managing stakeholders and expectations.
• Working experience leveraging Planview.
• Strong people management skills.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience required.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

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