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Senior Project Manager

City Of Chicago

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager position involves overseeing project management activities within the City of Chicago. The role requires evaluating candidates through interviews and skills assessments, with a focus on diversity and fair hiring practices. The position supports the city's commitment to equal employment opportunity and fair chance hiring, including preferences for veterans, residents of socio-economically disadvantaged areas, and Chicago Public School graduates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete an interview and skills assessment/written exercise to demonstrate suitability for the position.
  • Participate in the city’s hiring process, including application review and adherence to employment laws and ordinances.
  • Support the city’s commitment to diversity and fair hiring practices.

Requirements

  • Five (5) years of project management work experience, OR
  • Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree, plus three (3) years of project management work experience, OR
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of project management work experience.
  • IT project management work experience preferred.
  • PMP or other project management certifications preferred.

Nice to Have

  • IT project management work experience
  • PMP or other project management certifications

Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of project management work experience
  • Associate's degree with three (3) years of project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher with one (1) year of project management experience

Working at City Of Chicago

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. It is committed to providing fair chance hiring and values a diverse workforce, including applicants with past convictions. The city emphasizes adherence to ordinances and laws promoting diversity and inclusion.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 5, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

About City Of Chicago

Website

chicago.gov

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined

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