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$70.00/hr - $75.80/hr
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a desire to excel? If so, then TALENT Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to work at their company in Chicago, IL.
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead and manage complex projects in an exciting and dynamic environment. Based in the vibrant city of Chicago, this role offers the perfect blend of urban experience and professional growth.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Lead assigned projects from initiation to implementation to achieve business results, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. The role involves mitigating risks, facilitating communication, and coordinating with team members and external partners.
- Provide strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
- Network with industry contacts for competitive insights and best practices.
- Influence and negotiate to achieve business objectives.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans.
- Identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
- Help determine business priorities and execution strategies.
- Conduct independent analysis to resolve strategic issues.
- Manage and validate financial forecasts and conduct ongoing reconciliation.
- Monitor and track performance, addressing any issues.
- Design and produce reports and dashboards.
- Direct complex initiatives involving multiple business units.
- Exercise direct accountability for projects with up to 50 team members.
- Negotiate complex contracts with external vendors.
- Manage overall project budget and lifecycle.
- Ensure change management plans are developed and measured.
- Execute project requirements in governance frameworks.
- Develop project management artifacts, complying with enterprise standards.
- Provide the project sponsor with advice on the business case viability.
- Understand project interdependencies and proactively identify risks.
- Demonstrate stakeholder partnership and effective communication.
- Lead and represent the project in various forums.
- Adhere to risk, regulatory, and compliance controls.
- Apply expertise and think creatively to address unique situations.
Qualifications:
- 6 to 8 years of project management experience.
- Proficient in project management methodologies.
- Capable of managing project and business risks.
- Seasoned professional with education, experience, and industry knowledge.
Preferred:
- Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Learning Agility – In-depth
- Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth / Expert
- Influence skills - In-depth / Expert
- Collaboration & team skills; focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Job function
Project Management
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