Job description

Our client, an IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Project Manager / PMO Analyst – Agile Delivery & Governance for their Chicago, IL/ Hybrid location. Responsibilities: • Support the planning and execution of project workstreams using a hybrid Agile-Waterfall approach, including schedule maintenance, dependency tracking, and status reporting. • Maintain core project artifacts, including RAID logs, action and decision trackers, meeting minutes, and governance materials. • Prepare for and facilitate recurring team meetings, and assist with steering committee preparation and executive presentation materials. • Participate in project lifecycle activities, from initiation and risk assessment through team setup, execution, and post-project reviews. • Support project communications, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information and documentation, and escalate issues promptly to the appropriate team members and stakeholders. • Identify and recommend process improvements based on lessons learned and project management best practices. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, or a related field with 2 to 4 years of experience in project management, PMO support, consulting, or a related delivery role. • Project management certification such as CAPM, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (or equivalent) is preferred. • Exposure to project delivery in Agile or hybrid Agile-Waterfall environments. • Working knowledge of the project lifecycle, from initiation and risk assessment through execution and post-project review. • Experience supporting project communications, status reporting, and stakeholder updates across diverse teams. • Working knowledge of project management tools, including Jira, Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, executive-ready materials. • Demonstrated interest in process improvement and continuous learning, supported by examples from prior roles, internships, or academic work. • Years of Experience: 7.00 Years of Experience Why Should You Apply? • Health Benefits • Referral Program • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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Must-haves

Our client, an IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Project Manager / PMO Analyst – Agile Delivery & Governance for their Chicago, IL/ Hybrid location.
Support the planning and execution of project workstreams using a hybrid Agile-Waterfall approach, including schedule maintenance, dependency tracking, and status reporting.
Maintain core project artifacts, including RAID logs, action and decision trackers, meeting minutes, and governance materials.
Prepare for and facilitate recurring team meetings, and assist with steering committee preparation and executive presentation materials.
Participate in project lifecycle activities, from initiation and risk assessment through team setup, execution, and post-project reviews.
Support project communications, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of information and documentation, and escalate issues promptly to the appropriate team members and stakeholders.
Identify and recommend process improvements based on lessons learned and project management best practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, or a related field with 2 to 4 years of experience in project management, PMO support, consulting, or a related delivery role.
Exposure to project delivery in Agile or hybrid Agile-Waterfall environments.
Working knowledge of the project lifecycle, from initiation and risk assessment through execution and post-project review.
Experience supporting project communications, status reporting, and stakeholder updates across diverse teams.
Working knowledge of project management tools, including Jira, Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, executive-ready materials.
Demonstrated interest in process improvement and continuous learning, supported by examples from prior roles, internships, or academic work.
Years of Experience: 7.00 Years of Experience
Why Should You Apply?
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Nice-to-haves

Project management certification such as CAPM, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (or equivalent) is preferred.

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