Senior Project Manager

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The Senior Project Manager position will perform a lead role in managing the implementation of enterprise and operational IT projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining complete control on project schedules, budgets and risk issues. This position will facilitate timely decisions to maintain project schedule and budget. This position will also provide ITS management with regular project updates, identify project risks, and provide timely recommendations for risk avoidance. This position will mentor junior project staff and may make staff development recommendations to the PMO Manager. This position will report the Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO), under the Organizational Services division of the Chicago Public Schools Information and Technology Services (ITS).
The position is expected to include direct involvement on multiple simultaneous projects and proposed projects as well as the occasional supervision of personnel.This position is primarily responsible for managing one or multiple projects by:
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Defining project scopes, initiating and managing large complex and business critical areas of
project work while supporting business
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Creating and executing on project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing
needs and requirements
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Initiating and managing multiple large projects in parallel, based in multiple locations and with
multiple dependencies
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Producing project reports and performance metrics
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Analyzing capacity planning across projects
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Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems.
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Managing programs within standard project management methodologies to time, quality and
budget.
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Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
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Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
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Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
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Building strong project teams across multiple CPS divisions
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
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Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS).
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Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance to CPS and ITS strategies and
directives.
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Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of a defined project management
methodology.
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Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership.
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Planning, directing and implementing complex projects on time, within budget and with desired
functionality.
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Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications:
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Proficient in Project Management practices, principals, and tools
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Knowledgeable about organization and process structures
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to apply process standards
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Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of
business
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Ability to effectively communicate with customers, project and functional management to
identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions
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Ability to work as a Project Manager on multiple simultaneous projects
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Ability to work independently towards established goals
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Strong communication skills and ability to work with many levels of the organization
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Proven track record of leading large complex implementation projects
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Proficient in Project Management practices, principals, and tools
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Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of
business
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Ability to work independently towards established goals
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Strong conflict resolution, negotiating and influencing skills
Type of Education and Certifications Required:
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Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
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PMP Certification strongly preferred
Type of Experience and Number of Years:
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Demonstrated experience in Project Management
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Minimum of 3 years
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Experience in Information Technology
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Minimum of 3 years
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Experience in Education (K
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12) project or program work preferred
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT - All CPS employees are required to live in Chicago.
Crystal Allen
Chicago Public Schools
125 S. Clark St
Floor 5
Chicago, IL 60603
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