Project Manager I

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 20 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Agile
JIRA
PMP
Business Operations
Project Planning

Job Details


Job Title: Project Manager I


Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

151 North Franklin,


Description:


Department: LIFE/GROUP LEAD

Job Category: Information Technology


Duties:

Role Summary: Business Project Manager Project Governance & Planning

Engagement Period: 4-6 months

We are seeking an experienced Business Project Manager to lead the development of a comprehensive project governance framework and a detailed project plan for key strategic initiatives including Wellness and Claim Strategy (70% / 30% allocation respectively) within the Long-Term Care organization. This role requires a structured thinker with a strong background in project management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, governance best practices as well as business operations experience.

The consultant will work closely with executive sponsors, project leads, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to define governance structures, decision-making processes, reporting mechanisms, and risk management protocols. Additionally, they will be responsible for creating a robust, actionable project plan that includes timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement a tailored project governance framework aligned with organizational goals.

Develop a detailed, end-to-end project plan including scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning.

Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather requirements and ensure alignment.

Define roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths within the governance model.

Establish reporting structures, KPIs, and communication plans.

Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.

Provide ongoing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution and governance adherence.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in project management consulting, preferably in complex, cross-functional and cross-organizational environments.

Strong knowledge of project governance principles and frameworks.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in project planning.

PMP, or similar certification preferred.

Business operations experience.

Strong Jira and Agile experience

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