Jobs · Project Management · Illinois

Project Manager

CGI · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Project Management$71k/yrFull-time

About the role

We're a close-knit team offering global resources and a chance to work in various industries and geographies. This role involves leading end-to-end planning and execution of programs/projects, defining project scope, and managing budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end to end planning and execution of programs/projects involving multiple departments
  • Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and resource allocation schedules
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, stand-ups, and steering committee reviews to ensure alignment
  • Identify, track, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers across teams
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams, business units, and executive stakeholders
  • Communicate project status, milestones, and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders through reports and presentations
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and resource constraints while balancing competing priorities
  • Drive process improvements and best practices for program/project management across the organization
  • Own post-project retrospectives and incorporate lessons learned into future initiatives

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a cross-functional environment
  • Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice versa

Qualifications

  • To be successful in this role, you should have:
  • 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a cross-functional environment
  • Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
  • Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and vice versa

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Translation

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including profit participation program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
  • Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave
  • At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
  • Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
  • Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship
  • Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and Well being programs

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 to $156,700.00.

Schedule

This role can be worked remotely anywhere in the US.

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