PROJECT MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT MANAGER

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

First Deputy Commissioner's Office

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $86,520

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 04/2/2025

DUTIES: Manage and directs large scale program or projects that support the mission of CPL. Coordinates and administers citywide initiatives, departmental programs and special projects of complex and technical nature. Support CPL's year-long strategic planning process including internal and external rollout. Supports program teams in project management for time bound initiatives that rotate based on need and team capacity. Support program teams with communication needs both internally and externally. Establishing timelines and implementing process to track and monitor project progress and accomplishment of key objectives. Perform research on critical focus areas that relate to library programs and services. Other responsibilities as assigned.

LOCATION: 400 S. State Street - First Deputy Commissioner's Office

DAYS OFF: Two days off per week

SHIFT: Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

HOURS: 35 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit hours

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent technology skills, ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, ability to work within a large, complex organization, commitment to the mission of the Chicago Public Library.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor