Sr. Project Manager @ Chicago IL

The Project Manager position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities : Managing PMO operational activities, ensuring current, accurate and quality project information across the portfolio Defining project scopes, initiating and managing midsize to large projects Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Initiating and managing multiple projects in parallel and with multiple dependencies Producing project reports and performance metrics Communicating with the Portfolio Management Office manager and ITS management regarding the status of specific projects Identify and manage project risks Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems Managing projects within standard project management methodologies to time, quality and budget Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities Managing through all stages of the project life cycle Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations Building strong project teams across multiple CPS divisions Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS) Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance to CPS and ITS strategies and directives. Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of the Project Management Methodology Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership Planning, directing and implementing projects on time, within budget and with desired functionality Performs related duties as required The Project Manager is also responsible for supporting the advancement of the PMO's mission. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting Portfolio Management that provides a forward-looking picture of project work Continuously improving the Project Methodology Providing input into Project Management Best Practices Educating ITS staff and CPS Project Management stakeholders on PMO processes and tools In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Project Manager must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required CAPM or PMP Certification preferred Type of Experience and Number of Years:

Demonstrated experience in Project Management 5 years' experience preferred Experience in Information Technology 4 years' experience preferred Experience in Education (K-12) project or program work preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient in Project Management practices, principles, and tools Knowledgeable about organization and process structures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to apply process standards Self-motivated/willingness to take initiative Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of business Ability to effectively communicate with customers, project and functional management to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions Ability to work as a Project Manager on multiple simultaneous projects Ability to work independently towards established goals