***Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, and be open to local travel in the Chicago area***

Prestigious Microsoft Gold partner, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is currently seeking a Project Manager over Microsoft Technologies. Candidate will work in a team-oriented environment on client engagements. Candidate will work in close collaboration with the project team, business users and stakeholders to manage the successful delivery of projects within defined budget and timeline.

Responsibilities:
* Create and maintain SOW
* Manage engagements through communication with client management, internal and external teams
* Review and approve project deliverables
* Track budget/charges on engagements
* Provide support and knowledge transfer to incoming / outgoing project participants
* Approve time and expenses for team

Qualifications:
* Proven track record of exceeding customer expectations
* Strong project management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Project
* Strong communication, documentation and facilitation skills
* Experience with engagement economics and budgeting
* Strong customer service/relationship management skills
* Ability to work with both business and technical stakeholders
* Self starter with excellent time management skills and ability to remain focused in a fast paced environment
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements at the same time.
* Experience managing the performance of project team members
* Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationship at all levels of an organization
* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills