Project Management Specialist (Consultant)

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to shape your career, be supported by a collaborative community, and help leading organizations unlock the value of technology to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. The specialist will be responsible for collaborating with the team to track various project aspects such as schedule, timeline, procurement, resources, technical issues, budget, and customer satisfaction, reporting findings to the manager. Key responsibilities include communicating with stakeholders to understand business needs, identifying and resolving problems, and developing or updating comprehensive project plans. The role also involves coordinating project activities to meet deadlines, monitoring milestones, and ensuring timely updates. The specialist will prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports for manager approval, produce and distribute project documents, and act as a primary client contact. Additionally, they will execute and submit project deliverables, coordinate and guide lower-level team members, and translate technical blueprints into requirements and specifications by identifying operational and technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Math, Business, Technology (any), or related, and 2 years of experience in Information Technology (IT)/engineering or IT-related consulting/business.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's or equivalent in any field other than the above-listed fields and 3 years of experience in the above occupation.
• 1 year of experience in any 4 tools/technologies across the following categories with at least 2 from one category: Programming Languages and Web Technologies; Development Frameworks and Tools; Databases; Data Management; Cloud Services & DevOps; Networking; Enterprise Software and Business Applications; Testing & QA Tools; Security & Compliance Tools; Integration Services; Project Management Methodologies & Tools; Embedded Systems & Hardware Programming; Hardware Interfaces & Components; Circuit, RF, and Thermal Design; Robotics & Automation; Virtual Validation & Prototyping; CAD & Mechanical Design; EDA / Signal Integrity / Simulation; Configuration & System Utilities; Business & Integration Platforms; UI/UX; Mobile Development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to track the schedule, timeline, procurement, resources, technical issues, budget, or customer satisfaction on each project and report to the manager.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to determine business needs and expectations.
• Confer with stakeholders to identify and resolve problems.
• Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
• Coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables.
• Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports for manager approvals.
• Produce and distribute project documents.
• Serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
• Execute and submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate efforts of lower-level team members while guiding them in the process.
• Identify operational and technical issues and translate technical blueprints into requirements and specifications.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees