Lead project manager planning policy

Handle day-to-day management of projects with a finite life span/impact, from original concept through final implementation. Manage the bureau/department's portfolio of projects by leading and advising the team's project leaders. Provide guidance for others and delegate work, as needed. Develop and implement project management practices, processes, methodologies, and metrics. Define projects, identify expected outcomes, establish timelines, and assign project staff. Prepare reports detailing project status and communicate updates to project stakeholders. Ensure projects are completed on time, within established quality standards, and in compliance with design specifications.

This position is Actively Recruited and At-Will.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher, is required , and
• Five (5) years of project management experience or directly related experience is required .

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of the scope, methods, principles, and practices related to project management.
• Ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex, non-standard problems that require extensive investigation and analysis.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships and to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to identify and successfully match and align incumbent department staff to work activities.
• Ability to enable collaborative teaming and oversee the work of a project.
• Ability to lead collaborative teaming efforts and oversee the work of project support.
• Ability to communicate project priorities, oversee deliverable development, manage project workforce, and deliver project status reports.
• Skill in the day-to-day management of projects with a finite life span/impact, from original concept through final implementation.
• Ability to travel to various work sites throughout the county.

Physical Requirements:
Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Please contact [email protected] for inquiries about this position.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Deferred Compensation Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

• Voluntary Benefits

• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For eligible employees, the County has a hybrid work environment, which allows employees to telecommute and offers flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range : $115,989 - $127,984 Yearly

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  This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

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  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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