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Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Project Manager IT Transformation
Division:
Union: N/A
Location: 115 S LaSalle St Chicago IL Cook County
Salary: Starting at$140000 annually commensurate with experience
Benefits: for leading and managing IT projects from inception to completion ensuring alignment with organizational objectives especially those related to Transformation and Modernization. This role involves planning executing and finalizing projects within budget and time constraints while maintaining quality standards. Effective communication leadership and problemsolving skills are crucial as the Project Manager coordinates with crossfunctional teams manages resources and navigates project challenges to deliver successful outcomes.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Leading project planning and implementation defining project scope goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Coordinating the efforts of team members and thirdparty contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan while managing project budget and resource allocation.
  • Continuously monitoring and reporting on project progress to all stakeholders utilizing tools to track project performance specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and longterm goals.
  • Identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path ensuring that project milestones are met and aligning project objectives with company goals.
  • Facilitating team communication and collaboration across functional areas to ensure project success and organizational integration.
  • Directing and overseeing project engineering and technical personnel fostering a collaborative environment where each role contributes to project objectives.
  • Implementing project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs as necessary while managing the change request process and updating project documentation.
  • Ensuring quality assurance processes are integrated into the project life cycle meeting all regulatory legal and quality standards.
  • Engaging in continuous learning and development in project management practices staying abreast of new technologies and methodologies that may impact project outcomes.
  • Other responsibilities as necessary.
Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles methodologies and tools essential for planning and executing projects effectively.
  • Expertise in digital transformation strategies and how they impact business models and processes enabling successful integration of new technologies.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills crucial for guiding teams and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and team members.
  • Proficiency in managing project budgets resources and timelines ensuring projects are delivered within scope on time and within budget.
  • Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and foster collaboration across departments enhancing project effectiveness.
  • Skilled in risk management and problemsolving capable of identifying and mitigating project risks to minimize impact on outcomes.
  • Experience with Agile Scrum or other iterative development methodologies adapting project management approaches to fit dynamic project needs.
  • Strong analytical skills necessary for evaluating project data and making informed decisions to guide project direction.
  • Knowledge of change management principles aiding in the smooth transition and adoption of new processes and technologies.
  • Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 is highly beneficial demonstrating a recognized level of expertise and commitment to the profession.
  • This role requires a valid Illinois Drivers License and the ability to perform physical activities such as lifting carrying and pushing/pulling items weighing up to 50lbs.
Application Process:
  • Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicagoor Springfield.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a nonjobrelated medical condition or disability

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

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