Project Manager II

Job Title: Project Manager II

Location: Chicago IL 60604

Duration: Contract 06+ Months- (Possible to extend)

Job Description

Must-Have Qualifications

Required Certifications & Experience

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Master Scheduler experience

Advanced SmartSheets experience

Position Summary

Manage the full project lifecycle from Initiation through Closing following PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) standards. Responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful project execution.

Project Integration & Planning

Develop and implement a Master Project Plan using automated project management tools.

Define and manage the project charter, scope, and integrated change control processes.

Maintain an understanding of organizational workflows to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Scope & Schedule Management

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

Conduct scheduling reviews and track progress against established baselines.

Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed according to the project lifecycle.

Financial & Cost Management

Manage project budgets, including labor and capital expenditures.

Monitor revenue recognition, margins, and cash flow.

Perform project cost analysis and provide status updates to management.

Ensure projects remain within approved financial constraints.

Risk & Quality Management

Identify, assess, and manage project risks.

Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.

Escalate significant risks and issues and recommend recovery plans as needed.

Required Qualifications

4 to 7 years of Project Management experience.

Experience managing projects using PMBOK methodologies.

Experience developing project schedules and WBS structures.

Experience managing project budgets and financial performance.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Experience with Public Safety communications systems.

Understanding of local public safety entities, including Police, Fire, and EMS.

Experience with cloud-based document management and collaboration tools (Google Workspace).

Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management applications.

Experience developing and maintaining detailed master project schedules.

Technical Skills

PMBOK Methodologies

Project Planning & Scheduling

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Budget & Cost Management

Risk Management

Change Control

Google Workspace

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Executive Reporting