Project Manager West Chicago
Project Manager West Chicago
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$ 115000 - 120000
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Job Description
The Opportunity: Project Manager Leadership Pathway
Pathway to Leadership / Operations Manager Roles
Location: West Chicago IL
Company Overview
This is a fast-paced high-growth organization with a small-business culture. The environment requires indiviuals who thrive in ambiguity embrace a grind mentality and are comfortable building the plane while its flying.
The PMO role is part of a leadership pathway program designed to recruit train and transition individuals into lab leadership or operations management positions. This greenfield initiative leverages operational and problem-solving skills to develop bench strength for future leaders.
Position Overview
As a PMO you will lead cross-functional projects spanning process quality digitization IT compliance and data analytics. You will influence employees at all levels and travel across multiple sites as a smoke jumper when necessary.
This role is designed as a leadership incubator: starting as a PMO you will gain hands-on exposure to lab operations and eventually move into a lab leadership or operations management role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional projects that improve processes and operational performance.
- Influence and collaborate with teams across all organizational levels.
- Travel to multiple sites for project discovery problem-solving and implementation.
- Build dashboards define operational metrics and support data-driven decisions.
- Participate in initiatives related to centralization and decentralization efforts.
- Contribute to developing the leadership pathway training program.
- Gain hands-on exposure to lab operations eventually transitioning into leadership roles.
Professional Qualifications
- Military veterans particularly those from technical or high-paced backgrounds are strongly preferred.
- STEM undergraduate degree preferred but not required if candidates can demonstrate understanding of scientific processes.
- Ability to influence all levels of the organization; executive presence without ego.
- Comfortable making decisions in ambiguous situations and operating in the gray.
- Hunger for fast-paced work and a willingness to embrace the grind.
- Strong organizational communication and execution skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently (50%) and relocate for advancement.
- Familiarity or aptitude for process improvement methodologies dashboards PowerPoint and Excel.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $115000$% variable component
- Relocation assistance included
- Hands-on rotational training and pathway to leadership roles
Leadership Pathway Program
Phase 1 PMO Integration (612 months)
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in operations compliance and client services.
- Apply operational planning logistics and execution skills to real-world projects.
Phase 2 Lab Operations Rotation (69 months)
- Rotate through lab functions: Quality & Compliance Lab Operations Client Services.
- Shadow experienced leaders and complete technical training.
Phase 3 Transition to Leadership (Year 2)
- Move into Lab Supervisor or Operations Manager roles managing teams workflows and deliverables.
- Continue professional growth through leadership development and certifications.
Next Steps
If youre interested and would like to schedule an introductory call please contact TheMilVet directly at by emailing your resume to our recruiting at: .
Please also include your geographic targets and a brief note of introduction and your fit for this opportunity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
