Job Description - PROJECT MANAGER - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY - SEIU LOCAL 73 (00136480) PROJECT MANAGER - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY - SEIU LOCAL 73 : 00136480 : Mar 14, 2025, 7:57:20 PM : Mar 29, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Full-time A.M. P.M. Posting Salary: 48.991/hour : Offices Under the President : County Building: 118 N. Clark
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Cook County Offices
Under The President
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Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager, assumes primary responsibility for the successful implementation and management of projects for the Bureau of Technology. Leverages staff expertise in Finance, Real Estate and Justice helping to develop and deliver the interoperable solutions and shared services for Cook County’s business operations. Creates and manages project plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, communication plans, risk logs, issues logs, status reports, and performance metrics from concept through completion of the project. Coordinates the efforts of team members and third-party contractors and/or consultants to deliver projects on time meeting budget requirements. Oversees multiple projects within the organization. Plans change management tasks required for the business to accept, adapt and support new solutions including effective communication, adequate training and documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
- Four (4) years’ full-time paid work experience in a defined project management role or in the field of Information Technology (IT) is required.
- Two (2) years of full-time work experience utilizing Microsoft Project or Microsoft Excel to track and manage tasks, deliverables, and milestones is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business; Computer Science; Information Technology or Specialization in Project Management is preferred.
- Work experience utilizing Microsoft Project Online (i.e. Project Web Application) is preferred.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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.
*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
- Thorough knowledge of project management techniques including experience with planning and tracking scope, time and budget associated with the project.
- Knowledge of business operations and experience leading project teams.
- Skilled in time management as it relates to situations that have competing priorities.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Project or comparable tools.
- Knowledgeable of each phase of the System Development Life Cycle including, but not limited to the ability to provide the proper communication, deliverables and security required at each stage of the cycle.
- Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple complex projects at different phases.
- Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using a variety of research and analytical techniques.
- Ability to manage a variety of project teams, including project teams comprised of internal employees, vendors, consultants, and combinations thereof.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to document requirements, designs, communication plans, project plans, project statuses and issues to conduct meetings including formal presentations to sponsors, stakeholders and project teams.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
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.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
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MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
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IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
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ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov
VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
*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.
Social Media Disclaimer
The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.
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