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Project Manager - Chicago
Company Description
RedMane Technology LLC is an application software consulting and systems integration company based in Chicago. We deliver software solutions for our clients throughout the United States and Canada by means of building new applications, implementing cloud and packaged systems, and/or modernizing legacy systems.
RedMane has earned an exemplary service reputation. Our primary objective is to ensure the solutions we design and implement meet or exceed the needs of our clients for their mission critical systems.
We are a problem-solving company. Technology is just our tool.
The Role
RedMane has a full-time opportunity for an experienced Project Manager as we continue to grow our Chicago based practice. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading cross functional teams to complete project goals and deliverables within scope and budget. The successful candidate will work directly with clients and internal staff to estimate, plan and manage projects to successful completion.
Our solution offerings include custom design, integrated solutions that leverage third-party software and COTS products, and highly configurable, low code case management solutions that that incorporate leading-edge technologies. These include cloud-based mobility, data analytics and visualizations, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
As a project manager, you will work in a collaborative environment within our project teams where you will track, manage and report upon scope, schedule, budget for client projects. As the project manager is the primary point of contact with the client, frequent and clear communication is necessary to establish productive and balanced relationships with customer stakeholders and sponsors.
Previous experience managing projects in any of the following functional area is a plus but not required: Health and Human Services, Higher Education, Utilities, Probation, and Healthcare.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:

• Create, update and manage project schedule using Microsoft Project or other client-approved software.
• Control and manage project scope, budget, activities and expectations to ensure profitability of RedMane projects.
• Regularly track, report and analyze project status, including scheduling and conducting regular status meetings, and creating client-facing status reports.
• Create and manage Risk, Change and Issues registers for the project.
• Plan, schedule and manage project activities with clients.
• Regularly manage, interact, and collaborate with RedMane project team members.
• Facilitate discussions and resolution of project-related issues and blockers, if they arise.
• Escalate issues to management and client stakeholders, if necessary.
• Create monthly reports and forecasts to RedMane executive management of project status, schedule, milestones and budget.
• Facilitate, schedule and plan Executive Steering Committee meetings for projects - including creation of presentations and other material to effectively communicate project progress.

Skills & Role Requirements
The Project Manager will need to have:

• 5 years of project management experience with increasing scope of responsibility.
• Experience in crafting project proposals, developing work estimates and project schedules related to a fixed support budget and enhancements.
• Experience in project planning and control of ongoing support and maintenance of projects.
• Experience tracking, managing and escalating issues through to resolution.
• Experience with the identification and mitigation of project risk.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of internal and client staff and management.
• Ability to effectively communicate and articulate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficiency with tools that facilitate and promote team interaction and collaboration (e.g., Skype for Business, WebEx, Basecamp, SharePoint).
• Strong interpersonal and management skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing projects involving data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and IoT is a plus, but not required.
• We are looking for people with aptitude, intelligence and desire.
• Ability to focus on high quality work under pressure.
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required.

Required Qualifications
All professionals at RedMane are expected to possess these skills:
• A strong ethical foundation, capable of thriving in an environment and culture where honesty, integrity, and accountability are core values.
• A collaborative spirit, a team orientation, and a willingness and desire to contribute to the success of others.
Travel Requirements
The position may involve periodic travel to client locations within the US.
We Offer You
RedMane has an environment that offers challenging and interesting work. A place where you can have fun and express your talent and creativity. You will be working side by side with like-minded peers in a non-bureaucratic environment where sharing knowledge is the norm. Everyone at RedMane shares a passion for making a real difference for individuals, communities, and the world.
Additionally, we believe you should have fun and enjoy growing your career; we provide the supportive and empowering environment to make it happen. RedMane is very proud to offer employees professional and personal perks that include:
• A flexible work environment that includes hybridized locations and schedules with frequently catered lunches in the office.
• Market based compensation with a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short and long-term disability insurance, etc.
• A culture that promotes and fosters career growth through professional training and mentoring.
• An employee wellness program that includes free access to professional fitness coaches, structured dietary/nutrition plans, weekly Pilates classes in the office, and events that range from 5k's to triathlons.
• Opportunities to give back to the community through our RedMane Community Impact Team which organizes events like Feed My Starving Children, Toy Drives, and other charitable activities.