Jr. Project Manager

Illinois, IL, US • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
On-site
$34.00 - $37.00/hr
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Skills

  • Energy
  • Reporting
  • Process Automation
  • Management
  • Mentorship
  • Project Documentation
  • Presentations
  • Forecasting
  • FOCUS
  • Business Process
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Resource Management
  • Project Finance
  • Workflow
  • Data Quality
  • Management Information Systems
  • Information Technology
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Dashboard
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Analytical Skill
  • Communication
  • Finance
  • ServiceNow
  • IT Service Management

Summary

Junior Project Manager
Hybrid Role
Compensation: $37 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join a horizontal project management team within the energy and utilities sector. In this hybrid role, you will support IT portfolio reporting, data quality governance, and process automation. You will help build and maintain monthly executive-level status presentations, monitor risks and issues across the full project portfolio, and ensure data accuracy across systems. You will also have the opportunity to develop and publish Power BI dashboards, automate manual workflows, and act as a support resource for senior project managers across the organization. This position offers a strong work-life balance, direct mentorship, and exposure to a fast-paced, Fortune 100 environment. If you are eager to learn and grow your project management skills in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply!
WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Track projects from initiation to deployment, acting as a horizontal support resource for senior project managers across the portfolio
  • Work with principal and senior project managers to develop project documentation exemplifying financial health, project timelines, and project status
  • Develop financial reports and monthly executive status presentations tracking project financials, actuals vs. forecast, issues, risks, and overall portfolio health for director-level review
  • Maintain and enhance relationships with Finance, Business Units, and IT partners
  • Coordinate and support emergent initiatives and special assignments with a focus on sharing business process expertise, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness
  • Assist with resource management and planning for various project workflows
  • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that consolidate project financial data (actuals, forecasts, and portfolio status)
  • Monitor risks and issues across the full project portfolio and ensure data accuracy across systems
  • Automate manual workflows to improve efficiency and support data quality governance
  • Provide deliverables and process expertise as needed to support senior project managers and organizational goals
WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information technology, finance, or a related field
  • Experience with or eagerness to learn about the project management lifecycle and project tracking
  • Academic or professional experience with Power BI; ability to independently build and publish dashboards is a strong plus
  • Proven ability to create detailed, visually appealing slide decks in PowerPoint
  • Experience with MS Office desktop technologies (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Demonstrated planning skills with the delivery of long and short-term goals
  • Strong judgment, excellent analytical ability, and consulting skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business
  • Comfort navigating large-scale financial data and a willingness to develop financial acumen on the job; prior experience in a finance-adjacent role is a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10110651
  • Position Id: a1Wcv000000WGODEA4
  • Posted 6 days ago

Company Info

About Brooksource

Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.

We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!

Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: 

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

 Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Partnerships:

  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
  • AWS Partner
  • Salesforce Partner
  • Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
  • Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
  • Tableau Services Partner
  • Snowflake Partner
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner

Awards (Extended):

  • Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
  • Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
  • 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
  • Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
  • Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
  • Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
  • Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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