PMO Professional Opportunities (Future)

MXD•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This evergreen posting is for a talent pool of PMO professionals for future hiring needs at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital). MxD is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation, workforce development, and cybersecurity. They are building a pipeline of talented project delivery professionals for contract roles (at least one year, with potential extensions) to support various initiatives in Industry 4.0, Supply Chain, Digital Twins, Future Factory, Systems Integration, and Cybersecurity. MxD is looking for individuals with strong problem-solving skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a passion for delivering business value. Potential roles include Project Coordinator, Portfolio Analyst, Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, and Senior Program Manager. The organization emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Experience supporting or leading projects, programs, or PMO functions
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience using project management tools and reporting platforms, such as Monday.com (preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be available to work on-site for 1 to 3 days per week

Nice To Haves

Experience with government-funded projects and contracting processes is desirable
PMP or CAPM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, and executing projects from initiation through final delivery
Developing project schedules, work plans, budgets, and resource forecasts
Monitoring project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones to ensure alignment with SOW and contractual obligations
Collaborating with cross-functional internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
Facilitating project team meetings, distributing key meeting outcomes, and tracking deliverables
Preparing project status reports, dashboards, and executive communications
Managing project budgets, monitoring forecast variances, and communicating financial impacts
Managing project portfolios and resource planning
Driving process improvements and PMO best practices
Supporting change management and adoption activities
Ensuring compliance with project management standards and methodologies