Project Manager

Project Manager(Contract, 6+ Months, Hybrid role in Chicago, IL)About the RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead projects from kickoff to closeout using PMBOK standards. You’ll own planning, scheduling, budgets, risk, and stakeholder communication, and keep projects on time and within budget. This is a fully remote contract position.What You’ll DoBuild and manage the master project plan, project charter, scope, and change control processCreate and maintain detailed schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and track progress against baselinesManage project budgets, monitor costs, margins, and cash flow, and report status to managementIdentify and track risks, maintain risk registers and mitigation plans, and escalate major issues with recovery recommendationsCommunicate with stakeholders and provide executive-level reportingMust HaveHands-on experience with 9-1-1 systems and operations4 to 7 years of project management experienceExperience managing projects using PMBOK methodologiesExperience building project schedules and WBS structuresExperience managing project budgets and financial performanceStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsNice to HaveExperience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholdersKnowledge of public safety communications and agencies (Police, Fire, EMS)Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar toolsExperience with Google Workspace