Project Manager from Innova

Chicago, IL

About the Job

IInnova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Project Manager with Azure-cloud implementation experience.

** W2 ONLY – NO Vendors, MUST be local to Chicago (hybrid role) **

Position type: Contract, potentially Contract to Hire
Duration: 12 months contract, extendable
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite)

Job Title: Project Manager
Contractor / Contracted Reports to: Director, Program Management Office (PMO)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States (US) on a full-time basis.
JOB OVERVIEW
Under general supervision, fulfills a lead role in ensuring that projects and programs overseen by the PMO are defined, planned, implemented, and operated successfully, particularly where Information Services (IS) resources are required. The Project Manager ensures success through detailed and thorough management of projects and programs in accordance with the PMO’s methodology, as well as by serving as a valued resource to other departments.
The company is currently undergoing a Digital Transformation, involving the integration of digital technologies into every aspect of the organization. A significant aspect of the transformation is the implementation of a Modern Data Estate, cloud-based Data and Analytics platform. Projects will involve managing both internal and external resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages projects, creates project plans using Microsoft Project, schedules, budgets, deliverables, communication plans, risk logs, action logs, status reports, and performance metrics from concept through the full project lifecycle, particularly for projects identified in the Digital Transformation Plan.
Develops, maintains, and evolves reporting project dashboards based on standard methodologies, processes, project management tools, and reporting metrics such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to communicate project status updates to appropriate stakeholders.
Provides recommended resolution and/or escalation of issues that may impact project scope, schedule, or budget to leadership. Tracks program- and project-related status, issues, risks, and dependencies.
Works with the PMO, IS, and departmental staff members to identify, document, and adhere to project requirements, financial management, and delivery, while simultaneously engaging in resource capacity planning and allocation for projects so expectations are clear, requirements are defined, risks are identified, and appropriate levels of support are provided.
Provides coordination, monitoring, and oversight of the projects and programs managed by the PMO.
Coordinates the efforts of project team members and third-party contractors and/or consultants to deliver projects on time and assuring budget requirements.
Mentors other project managers within the PMO and from other departments.
Oversees and manages multiple projects within the organization simultaneously.
Plans change management tasks required for the organization to accept, adapt, and support initiatives, including effective communication, adequate training, and documentation.
Working closely with the Director, PMO, advances the maturity of the PMO by continuously improving the effectiveness of project management, PMO services, and PMO methodology.
Supports creation of templates and editing of policies and procedures, while validating appropriate documentation associated with projects are accurate and complete in accordance with established PMO guidelines; provides support to IS and other departments to ensure compliance with PMO policies and procedures for new projects.
Recommends resolution and/or escalation of risk/mitigation and event/contingency, including issues that may impact project scope, schedule, or budget.
Provides support to the IS and other departments to ensure compliance with PMO policies and procedures for new projects and programs.
Manages vendor relationships, including working with external counterparts to ensure PMO standards are met, invoicing is appropriate, and ultimate project success.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in business management, management information services (MIS), health, or a related field.
Three years’ experience as a project manager with program, project, and/or portfolio management at the organizational level and reporting to senior leadership.
Three years’ experience using delivery methodologies and/or tools.
Three years’ experience managing organizational projects with a significant information technology component.
Three years’ experience driving change management initiatives across an organization.
Three years’ experience writing business / technical requirements, creating functional designs; and designing to-be, reengineered, or automated business processes.
Three years’ experience leading projects involving cloud-scale implementations.

Preferred

Five years’ project management experience in business operations, MIS, health, or a related field.
Five years’ project Management Professional certification, Program Management Professional, Portfolio Management Professional, or another relevant credible credential (e.g., PROSCI Organizational Change Management, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI Professional in Business Analysis).
Five years’ experience leading projects involving cloud-scale implementations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SETS, AND ABILITIES

Familiarity with various project management methodologies, including experience in Agile, Iterative, Kanban, and Waterfall development methodologies, and ability to assess the best project management methodology for successful project delivery.
Strong computer and technical skills, including intermediate expertise with the Microsoft Suite of software, specifically Project Professional, Project Web Application, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom, and Outlook, as well as a demonstrated aptitude for learning new specialized software tools such as Azure.
Strong professional, interpersonal, customer service, and oral communication skills with all levels of staff and management.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: between $70/hour and $78/hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA – Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.