Senior Project Manager - Deerfield, IL

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Senior Project Manager is responsible for project work typically which has a substantial impact on the corporation / division. 
• Responsible for project planning, project tracking, scope management, change control management, risk management, and quality assurance of the development project team.
•  Develop complex program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Establishes organization-wide project management strategies.
•  Ensures projects are completed according to time and budget schedules, and that objectives conform to divisions overall standards and operations objectives and user requirements
• . Conducts complex program and project management assessments. Exhibits leadership skills and leads project teams. 
• Manages the integration of project management within an organization resulting in culture change.
•  Develops project management training classes and programs. Identifies new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project planning, project tracking, scope management, change control management, risk management, and quality assurance of the development project team.
• Develop complex program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Establishes organization-wide project management strategies.
• Ensures projects are completed according to time and budget schedules, and that objectives conform to divisions overall standards and operations objectives and user requirements.
• Conducts complex program and project management assessments.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills and leads project teams.
• Manages the integration of project management within an organization resulting in culture change.
• Develops project management training classes and programs.
• Identifies new business opportunities.
• Acquires product and business process knowledge from domain experts and use the information in every aspect of leading analysis, design and implementation efforts.
• Specifies requirements, scope level of effort, assess team member strengths and give work assignments with delivery dates in mind.
• Resolves project conflicts with affected management.
• Extensive experience developing project plan including charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, financial forecast and schedule.
• Creates detailed plans for consulting projects.
• Extensive experience in working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels.
• Creates detailed plans for consulting projects.
• Extensive experience in working with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels.
• Experience managing project budgets of at least $1M.
• Solid problem solving and analysis skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. PMP certification preferred. Experience with multiple project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, etc.

Qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors