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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Job Type: Long Term Contract
Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects from initiation through completion, with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage projects through their entire lifecycle from planning to execution and closeout.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and tracking tools to monitor progress, milestones, and deadlines.
- Create and deliver high-quality presentations and reports for stakeholders, clients, and executive leadership.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate meetings, document decisions, and ensure clear communication among all project team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and expectations.
- Adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining project momentum and integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes and making recommendations for future enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
- 3+ years of project management experience (PMP certification a plus).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel).
- Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated ability to develop compelling, data-driven presentations.
Skill Matrix:
Skill Category | Skill | Required / Preferred | Experience (Years) | Comments |
Project Management | Project Lifecycle Management | Required | 3+ | End-to-end project execution |
Risk Management | Required | 2+ | Identify and mitigate risks | |
Stakeholder Communication | Required | 3+ | Executive and team-level interaction | |
Project Scheduling & Planning | Required | 3+ | Tracking tools and timelines | |
Continuous Improvement | Preferred | 1-2 | Lessons learned, retrospectives | |
Tools | Microsoft Excel | Required | 3+ | Data tracking, dashboards |
Microsoft PowerPoint | Required | 3+ | Presentation development | |
Microsoft Project / Asana / Trello | Required | 2+ | Any modern PM tool experience | |
Smartsheet | Preferred | 1-2 | Bonus if familiar | |
Certifications | PMP or CAPM | Preferred |
| Not mandatory but a plus |
Education | Bachelor s in relevant field | Required |
| Project Management, Business, etc. |
Soft Skills | Communication & Presentation Skills | Required | 3+ | Must present to leadership |
Cross-Functional Collaboration | Required | 3+ | Work with multiple departments | |
Adaptability & Time Management | Required | 3+ | Handle dynamic aviation environment |