Project Manager

IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center • Peoria, IL

8h

About The Position

The Project Manager supports project work delivered to IMEC clients and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects. The role oversees projects that may span multiple departments, including project resources, schedules, financial performance, risks, issues, and change requests, to support successful and timely delivery. The Project Manager works independently and collaboratively across the organization, balancing multiple priorities and communicating with clients, internal teams, solution providers, and other stakeholders. The position requires sound judgment, organization, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, as well as discretion when handling confidential matters.

The home-base location is flexible, but the person must reside in Illinois and travel periodically throughout the state for internal and external meetings, events, conferences, and client meetings. IMEC is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The work environment may be office-based, hybrid, or remote, with standard hours and extended hours and weekend work as required. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to varied meeting locations are required. Applicants must be able to access manufacturing facilities that may not be ADA accessible.

A bachelor's degree and three to five years of related professional experience are required; nonprofit experience is preferred. The role also requires experience with internal and external communications and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce, and social media/web platforms. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information, including telephone numbers, for at least three professional references with their initial application. IMEC cannot sponsor visas, and work authorization is required. Background checks are conducted upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to five years of related professional experience required.
• Must reside in Illinois.
• Work authorization is required; IMEC is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and programs to completion on time and within budget.
• Experience tracking, planning, and managing projects.
• Experience gathering and documenting client and business requirements.
• Experience developing and submitting budget proposals and recommending budget changes when necessary.
• Ability to research and analyze project-related issues and products.
• Experience with internal and external communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat; Salesforce; and social media/web platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including prioritization and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, clients, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills, including the ability to lead up, across, and down the organization.
• Demonstrated decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically while demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team player.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and adapt to competing priorities.
• Commitment to high levels of client service and responsiveness.
• Ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-looking mindset and ability to identify opportunities and propose solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with a geographically dispersed, remote team through in-person and electronic interaction.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to various locations for meetings.
• Ability to access manufacturing facilities that may not be ADA accessible.
• Must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information, including telephone numbers, for at least three professional references with the initial application.

Nice To Haves

• Related professional experience within a nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects to ensure activities align with project plans, requirements, and guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, resources, and complex project activities.
• Ensure project materials are procured and provided as specified.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure adequate resources are available for on-time project completion.
• Manage special initiatives as needed.
• Provide project oversight to support quality performance and successful delivery.
• Monitor project financial status and identify potential risks.
• Identify deficiencies in project plans and coordinate corrective action plans.
• Manage project issues, risks, and change requests.
• Serve as an internal quality-control check and participate in problem resolution.
• Report project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of IMEC’s project management process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Lead regular interactions with clients and solution providers and develop trusted adviser relationships with clients and project and program stakeholders.
• Provide project leadership to IMEC teams to accomplish milestones and goals.
• Communicate across departments and organizational levels.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation, including appropriate information in the CRM system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 8% employer 401(k) match.
• Five weeks of PTO to start, with increased accrual based on years of service.
• Ten paid holidays plus an annual year-end organizational closure.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Eligibility for a year-end incentive bonus based on organizational and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level