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$ 111112 - 173335
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:49312
Closing Date: 09/12/2025
Agency:Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Salary: $111112.05 - $173335
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
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Careers Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois
The Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement disability and survivor benefits to teachers administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.
TRS serves over 456000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.
TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.
Learn more about careers at TRS: Careers Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Job Summary
The PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the execution of organizational projects within the pension system. This individual will recommend and implement processes and procedures for prioritizing and managing projects throughout the organization in alignment with TRS strategic goals. They will manage PMO Staff and consultants which may include project managers business analysts and organizational change practitioners to ensure effective project delivery. The PMO manager will provide visibility to leadership on project status risks and opportunities. Additionally the PMO manager may also serve as a project manager as needed.
Essential Functions
- Lead the PMO team in managing a portfolio of projects related to Strategic objectives pension system enhancements process improvements and technology implementations.
- Mentor and guide project managers
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented project management culture.
- Implement standardized project management methodologies and tools.
- Apply appropriate Project Management Framework for the needs of each project.
- Responsible for leading the organizational adoption of Project and Portfolio management systems and processes to manage project requests governance reporting and management.
- Collaborate with organizational and project specific change champions to ensure seamless integration of project initiatives.
- Promote change readiness and adoption across the pension system.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status milestones key performance indicators risks and concerns.
- Build relationships and channels of communication across the organization to ensure transparency and accountability.
Essential Functions Continued
- Monitor project progress budgets and timelines.
- Manage project scope to ensure that changes to deliverables are handled appropriately.
- Proactively identify and assess project risks develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues as needed.
- Implement risk management processes to minimize project disruptions.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects.
- Make recommendations for project resources as appropriate.
- Collaborate with HR to recruit train and retain project management talent.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Experience managing IT applications and infrastructure projects and large scale projects involving cross functional teams.
- Experience developing and managing a high performing project management team through assessment of talent regular feedback and active development skills.
- Strong understanding of pension systems financial services IT infrastructure.
- Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of Agile Software Development Life Cycle is preferred.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management or related field.
- PMP or PgMP certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management or PMO leadership 5 years preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management.
- Experience with Project Governance and Prioritization Methodologies
- Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies standards and frameworks.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St. Springfield IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact: Chiquita Walls
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Posting Group: Leadership & Management
TRS is anon-codestateagency.
**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**
Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:
Careers Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100 CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing or completing any pre-employment testing please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at or Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors including political sponsorship affiliation or support.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
