Business Transformation Project Manager

J.S. Held LLC•Chicago, IL

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

The Business Transformation Project Manager supports execution of enterprise-wide initiatives across Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, and M&A. As part of the Transformation Management Team, this role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day project activities, maintaining structure and momentum across cross-functional workstreams, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and with clear accountability. The Business Transformation Project Manager partners closely with business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and senior project leaders to support requirements development, execution tracking, change enablement, and portfolio reporting. This role also contributes to PMO governance and continuous improvement efforts, helping to scale consistent and effective delivery practices across the organization.

Requirements

6–8+ years of cross-functional project management or coordination experience in corporate or professional services environments
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strategic, detail-oriented thinker who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can navigate ambiguity
Proficient in project and knowledge management platforms, as well as dashboard tools for tracking and reporting (e.g., Hive, Smartsheet, Asana, MSFT Teams, Power BI, etc.)
Skilled in AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claud) for documentation, reporting, and workflow automation
Candidate must reside in the United States and be located in either the Central or Eastern time zone.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives by developing and managing project plans, timelines, and task tracking to ensure timely execution and follow-through.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather and validate requirements, support development, testing, and adoption of solutions.
Serve as the business liaison on tech-enabled projects, while independently managing non-technical initiatives under consistent PMO standards.
Oversee day-to-day execution of non-technical projects, making tactical decisions on priorities and coordination, monitoring milestones and risks, resolving issues with senior leaders, and contributing to PMO portfolio management and reporting.
Drive change management and communications by preparing updates, presentations, and stakeholder materials to support adoption.
Leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) to enhance documentation, reporting, workflow efficiency, and insights.
Promote adoption of enterprise-approved AI tools and digital practices aligned with data security standards.
Coordinate enterprise learning programs, using AI for content creation and managing logistics, materials, and participant tracking.