Project Manager

Description

The University of Illinois Foundation has an immediate opening for a Project Manager. The Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University. This position performs professional-level duties associated with managing IT projects. The project portfolio consists of a variety of IT-specific projects which range from small, moderate efforts to large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.
• Employ Project Management methods and competencies, including developing work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Coordinate and facilitate project team meetings.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team, coordinating with the appropriate lead(s) and departments.
• Communicate progress with project stakeholders, program leads, and management at key review points.
• Manage the collection and analysis of project performance including performance against budget, scope, project objectives, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide ongoing analysis on project performance and scheduling and resource capacity management.
• Facilitate the usage of project and resource management software across the organization and be a subject matter expert in the usage of this software.
• Establish and track project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of project management experience or progressively responsible work experience relating to information services or project management.
• Considerable experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experienced and articulate communication skills (oral and written).
• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and creating recurring standard reports for management.
• More than five years of project management experience.
• PMI certification.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year (salaried exempt role; compensation based on experience and qualifications).
• Hybrid schedule: up to 2 days remote work per week.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art, LEED-certified workspace with on-site wellness center and café.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 24 days of vacation annually.
• Generous pension benefits.