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Project Manager
Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US span>
Salary Range: 70.00 - 75.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 367934
End Date: 2026-04-02
Days Left: 27 days, 22 hours left
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing matrixed, cross-functional, or global projects/programs (business transformation, strategic initiatives, product launch, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English fluency required
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, and teams in a global environment
• Familiarity with PMO methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Pharmaceutical industry exposure a plus but not required
Overview
Join our International Customer Excellence PMO group supporting high-impact global business transformation, strategic programs, and product launches within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment. We’re seeking contractors who thrive in dynamic settings, partner well across regions and functions, and help drive operational excellence aligned with organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute PMO activities to enable aligned project delivery across multiple functions, regions, and affiliates
• Support and maintain industry-standard PMO processes, tools, and reporting methodologies to ensure consistency, governance, and transparency
• Collaborate with international commercial and marketing teams to facilitate smooth communication, touchpoints, and delivery of key initiatives
• Assist senior PMO leads and project managers in risk management, resource planning, and performance tracking for initiatives spanning business transformation, strategy, and launches
• Prepare project status reports, summaries, and presentations for stakeholders and sponsors
• Help coordinate cross-functional meetings and workshops (e.g., town halls, council sessions), ensuring logistical and content alignment
Skills, Experience, Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing matrixed, cross-functional, or global projects/programs (business transformation, strategic initiatives, product launch, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English fluency required
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and teams in a global environment
• Familiarity with PMO methodologies, tools, and frameworks (specific certifications/tools TBD)
• Pharmaceutical industry exposure a plus but not required
Preferred:
• Project management certifications advantageous
• Direct experience supporting international initiatives or teams
• Experience preparing project reporting for senior management
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.
Job Requirement
- Project Management
- PMP
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
- PMO
- Bachelors
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Danish Kazi
- danish.kazi@collabera.com