Job Title: Project Manager I
Location: Chicago, Illinois -Hybrid, with an Average 50% in office, 50% remote
Duration: 12 months(Possibility of Conversion)
 
Description:
The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, facilitate internal & external meetings, monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
 
Top 5 Skill sets
1. Communication (Verbal & Written, including building presentations)
2. Reporting and analytics
3. Planning and organization
4. People management (Internal & External)
5. Time management
 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Support team with cross-functional relationships internally within United and externally with partners and vendor
• Collect, process, and analyze data, pricing and trends and use data storytelling techniques to communicate the findings to stakeholders and upper leadership
• Assist with ensuring external & internal partners and vendors adhere to operating model processes and standards
• Support the process of verifying every product within an operational and laundry functions, ensuring they meet all quality, performance, safety and security standards by conducting tests and assessments.
• Develop product update presentations, track and document detailed decisions, milestones and action items, and promptly follow up and hold responsible owners accountable to agreed-upon deadlines 
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule including milestones and project costs using appropriate verification techniques 
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques 
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management and operational validation to minimize project risks
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills 
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency 
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document need

 
Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Management or other related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certifications
• Proven working experience in project management
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

 
Nice to have skills or certifications:
1. Critical thinking
2. Effective teamwork
3. Innovative 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $30.00/hr.