Project Manager I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning and execution of projects.

• Facilitate iterative planning, ongoing improvements, and collaboration across various functions.

• Act as a change agent for Agile adoption utilizing Scrum or Kanban alongside Jira or Azure DevOps.

• Collaborate with department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.

• Determine resource needs and create project plans.

• Monitor project deliverables and milestones using suitable tools.

• Offer guidance and support to project teams.

• Present reports that outline project progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Assist teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Assemble and coordinate project personnel.

• Oversee and coordinate resource allocation.

• Work with project management colleagues and resource managers to address project portfolio requirements.

• Supervise project portfolio content and ensure compliance with standards for projects and processes.

• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders.

• Communicate project expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.

• Lead projects from initiation through to closure.

• Regularly monitor and report project progress to stakeholders.

• Project Manager II: Provide oversight, mentoring, and training for project managers, coordinators, project teams, and management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Project Manager I: High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s Degree or equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s Degree.

• Project Manager II: High School Diploma or equivalent with 7 years of relevant experience; or Associate’s Degree or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or Master’s Degree.

• Understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet is preferred.

• Project Manager II: Successful completion of Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is preferred.

• Proficient use of English, including spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Ability to read, interpret, and input data accurately and efficiently.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Capability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines and handle pressure situations.

• Proficient in utilizing computers and related software effectively.

• Ability to identify when to escalate issues to the appropriate level of management.

• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours when workload demands arise.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Health coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Life coverage.

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Paid Time Off.

• 8 Paid Holidays.

• Volunteer Time Off.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Hybrid/Remote Work Options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement.