Beacon Hill · 15 hours ago
Project Manager
Mundelein, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expBeacon Hill is seeking a Project Manager (IT & Business Integration) to lead strategic, cross-functional projects that drive operational improvement through technology. This role will oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities while establishing structured project leadership within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead multiple concurrent projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring clear scope, milestones, and success criteria
Partner with IT, Finance, HR, Compliance, Operations, and other business units to manage technology-enabled business projects
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and communication frameworks that fit our client’s culture and scale
Coordinate project resources, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively resolve issues
Serve as the primary liaison between business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable plans
Provide regular project reporting and status updates for IT leadership, project sponsors, and the IT Alignment Committee
Support project intake, prioritization, and governance processes, helping refine how initiatives are reviewed and approved
Introduce and maintain lightweight project management tools, documentation, and templates to promote consistency and visibility
Apply AI-enabled tools and insights to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and augment human skill and judgment
Balance structure with flexibility by tailoring approaches to each project’s scope, maturity, and team readiness
Begin developing scalable practices and frameworks that may support a future Project Management Office (PMO)
Qualification
Required
5–8+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Proven success leading IT-enabled or process improvement projects across corporate and operational teams
Skilled at influencing without authority and leading through collaboration and credibility
Strong planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to operate in organizations without formal project management structures
Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Awareness of how AI and automation tools can enhance productivity and collaboration preferred
PMP or related certification not required; practical project leadership experience preferred
Exposure to change management or business readiness efforts is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
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