Project ManagerOur enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Project Manager to work onsite in Chicago, IL. The Project Manager will provide project management and administrative support for the Datacenter Physical Security (DCPS) program Security Initiatives team to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established project priorities, timelines, and required specifications.
The role is highly collaborative in nature offering remote and on-site support during core business hours. Ability to effectively work from home during extended periods is required.Job Responsibilities:Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of activitiesProject manage security initiatives by engaging with stakeholders, designing schedules, assessing risks, managing budget, tracking progress, and escalating issues, as appropriateConfirm project requirements, collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute on the project charterManage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality control activitiesSupport the creation of Capital Expenditure purchase orders to support projects, as requiredCreate agendas for meetings, manage meetings and take meeting notes to distribute to attendees, as requiredReport project status updates to stakeholders and senior leadershipCreate PowerPoint presentations, as requiredInvestigate and onboard new suppliers on behalf of point of contactCommunicate clearly to contacts whose first language is not EnglishAct as point of contact and back-up to point of contactConduct research on behalf of point of contactOwn and update a variety of process documents, job aids, templates, and checklistsDocument and provide weekly progress updates on goals and milestones achievedMaintain a customer service approach to problem solving and work with stakeholders to find solutions to their questions or concernsIdentify opportunities and lead projects that drive process improvement and/or reduce security risk; recommend changes to workflows and operating practices to improve efficiencyAt the direction of the point of contact, perform other duties as assigned to ensure the overall success of the Datacenter Physical Security program