Job Title: Project Manager (Strategic Projects)
Duration of project: 12 months
Location : Lake County, IL, Hybrid
 
Overview :-
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position?

• Experience in product launches or system launch or new technology launches
• Stakeholders Management
• Expertise in Microsoft Office power tools
• Bachelor Degree
• High Communication skills with all business levels

What is a nice to have (but not required) skill, experience, education, or certification? Project Manager Certifications , GMP Certification,
In what type of environment would this individual be working (i.e.: Team; Individual; type of office, etc.) ? Office Setting
 
Job Description: Project Manager – Strategic Projects Overview:

• The Project Manager will play a key role in leading and coordinating strategic security technology initiatives under the Global Security Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective execution and successful delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• The Project Manager must possess a strong understanding of project management best practices along with strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Key Responsibilities: • Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent strategic projects.
• Manage project intake, scheduling, timeline tracking, milestone management, and meeting facilitation as per GS PMO processes.
• Draft and maintain project documentation (e.g., 4 ups), following up regularly with team members to ensure progress and accountability.
• Arrange and facilitate regular stakeholder meetings.
• Collect, document, and communicate project success metrics, key ownership details, and critical milestones with relevant teams.
• Measure project outcomes and success against organizational goals. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and alignment, taking action as needed.
• Develop and implement change management plans for integration of new projects and processes.
• Create communications and support channels for upcoming changes, fostering user adoption and minimizing resistance.
•  Build and maintain long-term project timelines and RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Lead initiatives such as data standardization for systems like Genetec access control.
• Ensure project governance, process documentation, and training resources are developed, stored, and shared as appropriate.
•  Confirm that systems and projects meet policy and training requirements

 
Qualifications and Essential Skills, Experience, and Competencies

• Degree in a relevant subject area.
• 6+ years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing projects or change management communications.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs
• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask
• Proven experience as a project manager, preferably in security technology, systems integration, or technical project environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, meeting facilitation, and documentation practices.
• Experience with change management strategies and training development.
• Familiarity with access management systems (e.g., Genetec, Envoy), and mass communication systems, (e.g. Everbridge) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word), and experience with Power Apps and Power Automate is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with Power BI are also highly desirable. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 
  
 
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: $ 65.00/hr.