Part Time Contract Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Alvarez & Marsal's Corporate Performance Improvement practice is looking for an Infrastructure Program Manager to serve as day-to-day execution lead on complex, multi-workstream infrastructure transformation engagements. This role drives schedule management, workstream coordination, risk tracking, and vendor management. This is not a PMO coordinator role - it requires someone who can manage through technical complexity while maintaining executive-level reporting discipline.

• Large program schedule management across Data Center, infrastructure, cloud, and network workstreams

• Risk/issue tracking, milestone management, and escalation protocols

• Vendor coordination across multiple contractors and managed service providers

• Operational and financial reporting - flash reports, month-end financials, metrics/KPIs, project portfolio tracking

• Agile and DevSecOps process management

• AI-assisted project scheduling, risk analytics, and automated status reporting - baseline competency with AI-assisted tools expected; candidates should articulate how AI accelerates program delivery

How you will contribute

• Manage day-to-day execution of infrastructure transformation workstreams - schedule, resources, dependencies, and deliverables

• Lead creation and maintenance of key operational and financial reports - status updates, milestone tracking, risk/issue logs, and financial performance dashboards

• Coordinate across technical workstreams (architecture, cloud, network, security) and business workstreams (finance, workforce, governance)

• Partner with procurement and vendor management to track contractor performance and negotiate cost-effective solutions

• Manage teams of 20–50 people across complex technical change programs

• Support practice development through methodology contribution and team mentoring

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of professional experience in program management for infrastructure or technology transformation

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience delivering multi-year infrastructure programs on schedule and within budget

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - ability to make data-driven decisions

• Federal program management experience helpful but not required - demonstrated delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is the primary qualifier

• Bachelor's degree required

• Comfortable with travel up to 80%

• Full-time, contract, and project-based engagements available

A delivery leader who manages through complexity, not around it. Has earned technical credibility with engineering teams while maintaining executive-level reporting discipline. Doesn't just track status - drives resolution and results.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range for Manager is $135,000 - $160,000 annually and Director is $150,000 - $210,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.  Please ask your recruiter for details.

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