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Coaches and develops others through classroom and shop floor training. * Educates the general site population to develop a basic level of understanding of the Project Management tools and processes ...

Coaches and develops others through classroom and shop floor training. * Educates the general site population to develop a basic level of understanding of the Project Management tools and processes ...

Mentor and coach Project Managers and Project Coordinators. * Drive adoption of project management methodologies across the organization. Project Financial Management * Monitor project financial ...

... Opportunity As an Oracle PMO Manager, you will lead and coordinate large-scale Oracle ... You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing ...

Oracle PMO - Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

... Opportunity As an Oracle PMO Manager, you will lead and coordinate large-scale Oracle ... You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing ...

PMO Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$86K - $123K/yr

Summary As a PMO Lead at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of ... Coaching & Mentoring - Conflict Resolution including alignment between architecture and delivery ...

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How much do project management coaching jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for project management coaching in Illinois is $63,082.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,300.00 and $72,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by project management coaches and how do they overcome them?

Project Management Coaches frequently encounter challenges such as resistance to change, varying levels of project management maturity across teams, and differing communication styles. They overcome these obstacles by tailoring their coaching approaches, building trust with team members, and providing clear, actionable feedback. Additionally, successful coaches continually adapt their strategies and leverage their experience to guide teams through complex project scenarios. By staying flexible and maintaining strong relationships, coaches help individuals and organizations adopt best practices more effectively. This ultimately leads to improved project outcomes and enhanced professional growth for their clients or mentees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in project management coaching?

Excelling in Project Management Coaching requires deep expertise in project management methodologies, industry experience, and often a credential such as PMP or Agile Coach certification. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project, Jira, or Asana is crucial for guiding others using real-world tools and frameworks. Strong communication, active listening, and motivational skills set outstanding coaches apart by effectively mentoring diverse teams and individuals. These abilities are vital to fostering growth, solving project challenges, and ensuring clients or employees achieve organizational objectives.

What is project management coaching?

A Project Management Coaching job involves guiding and mentoring project managers to enhance their skills, improve efficiency, and achieve project success. Coaches provide personalized support in areas like leadership, problem-solving, time management, and stakeholder communication. They help individuals and teams overcome challenges, implement best practices, and drive project outcomes. This role requires deep knowledge of project methodologies and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Project Management Coaching job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $63,082 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Senior Project Manager- System PMO

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


University Of Chicago Medicine rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

265th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description


Join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Project Manager - System PMO. This position is based on-site at Hyde Park, with remote flexibility. Some travel to alternate site locations around Chicagoland will be required.
This position is responsible for facilitating successful project delivery including the planning, scheduling, execution, and closing of all assigned projects within an established budget and schedule. The Sr. Project Manager- System PMO utilizes Project Management (PM) methodologies, while managing all project team members (organizational resources and engaged third party vendors/consultants) to deliver solutions according to project scope and goals. This position supports the execution and coordination of the projects of multiple team members and leaders, overseeing relevant project documents and deliverables and reporting on progress throughout the project life cycle as well as acquiring a deep understanding of UChicago Medicine's internal administrative systems and existing capabilities, in order to support the operations team in the efforts to drive operational efficiencies and provide solutions to a variety of business challenges. The Sr. Project Manager provides coaching and support for less experienced colleagues. They exemplify the UChicago Medicine mission, vision and values and act in accordance with system policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
  • Effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously leveraging required and available resources as needed, develops scaled project plans and associated communication documents utilizing standard tools.
  • Proactively manages potential scope and schedule changes. Where required, escalates based upon standards established within communication plan.
  • Directs and manages project development and progress from beginning to end, including guidance of teams as they work with project sponsors and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, tasks, milestones, budgets, and measures of success.
  • Identifies project dependencies and critical path, resolves issues/conflicts and/or escalates where appropriate. Conducts project lessons learned sessions and creates recommendations report to develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
  • Establishes project governance with key leaders and stakeholders, acts as a liaison between stakeholders, and facilitates governance activities to ensure leadership effectively clears roadblocks, strengthens understanding of business-aligned goals, and promotes the success of the project.
  • Drafts and submits budget proposals, including the planning, estimating, and overall control of project costs; recommends subsequent budget changes as necessary to ensure project is delivered on time and within budget.
  • Identifies and manages project resource needs and goals - strategies, staffing, scheduling, issue resolution, contingency plans, communication plans, and change control.
  • Negotiates where necessary with contractors and internal department managers for the acquisition of required personnel.
  • Facilitate or participates in routine project team meetings to establish and continually manage project requirements and expectations with team members and other stakeholders
  • Coaches, mentors, and motivates project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Provides project management coaching and mentoring to others in the organization.
  • Tracks and reports status (progress, next steps, issues) against project plans to appropriate stakeholders and senior management based upon agreed to communication plans.
  • Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results and troubleshoots problem areas.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, projection management, health care or related discipline
  • Professional in Project Management (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
  • 6 years of project management experience
  • Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
  • Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (including Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Outlook) and Project Management software
  • Thorough knowledge of formal project management methodologies and proven skill in effective execution
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization.
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge and competency regarding lean tools, methods and mindset
  • Hours outside normal business hours may be occasionally required to meet project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Ability to execute project management leveraging Lean process improvement methodology

Position Details
  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time
  • Shift: Days
  • Job Location: Hyde Park (Flexible)
  • Unit/Department: Project Management Office
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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