Job Description
Join our dynamic team in Chicago as a Part-Time Project Manager and drive transformative initiatives for our Fortune 500 clients. We're seeking a results-driven professional to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. This hybrid role offers flexible scheduling (20-25 hours/week) while maintaining strategic impact across digital transformation, software development, and process optimization projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, designers, stakeholders) to align on objectives
- Monitor project KPIs using JIRA/Asana and provide weekly executive dashboards
- Proactively identify/mitigate risks through regular risk assessment sessions
- Manage stakeholder communications through status reports and sprint reviews
- Ensure compliance with PMI methodologies and organizational standards
- Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, retrospectives) for 2-3 concurrent projects
Qualifications
- 3+ years of project management experience in tech or consulting
- PMP or CSM certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Waterfall hybrids
- Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Trello, MS Project)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects on-time/on-budget
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field
- Chicago-based candidates with local market knowledge preferred