Project Manager - Chicago, United States - BigHeart Philanthropy

Description

We're searching for a highly qualified project manager to help us launch a major initiative that is key to supporting our mission and vision.

• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget
• Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met; report and escalate to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing daytoday contact on project status and changes

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks
• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to the project work plan
• Promote and maintain client relationships.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork through the establishment of successful interpersonal relationships with coworkers and clients

• Four or more years of project management experience
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Experience with software implementation
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent clientfacing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Creating long

• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change
• Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project

• Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Yearly pay

• 4 years

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• Bachelor's (required)