Project Manager; Q's 7/12; Due 7/15

The Project Manager performs a lead role in a) managing the implementation of midsize to large projects in
support of the company mission, and b) managing Portfolio Management Office (PMO) operational activities in
support of the PMO Mission. This role is key in promoting and adhering to the organization's Project
Management Methodology, including communication and management of tasks for all phases of the Project
Lifecycle. The Project Manager also promotes visibility into the portfolio of projects by consolidating
current, accurate and quality information for multiple projects.
This position resides in the Portfolio Management Office of the Information and Technology Services (ITS) /
Enterprise Transformation department of Chicago Public Schools. The Project Manager reports to the
Manager of the PMO.
The Project Manager position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
● Managing PMO operational activities, ensuring current, accurate and quality project information
across the portfolio
● Defining project scopes, initiating and managing midsize to large projects
● Creating and executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and
requirements
● Initiating and managing multiple projects in parallel and with multiple dependencies
● Producing project reports and performance metrics
● Communicating with the Portfolio Management Office manager and ITS management regarding the
status of specific projects
● Identify and manage project risks
● Using influence to eliminate bottlenecks and potential resource alignment problems
● Managing projects within standard project management methodologies to time, quality and budget
● Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
● Managing through all stages of the project life cycle
● Managing stakeholders and stakeholder expectations
● Building strong project teams across multiple divisions
● Providing excellent service to clients (internal and external to ITS)
● Effectively managing vendor relationships in accordance to and ITS strategies and directives.
● Providing project status and other deliverables at each stage of the Project Management
Methodology
● Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate and support the PMO and ITS peers and leadership
● Planning, directing and implementing projects on time, within budget and with desired
functionality
● Performs related duties as required
The Project Manager is also responsible for supporting the advancement of the PMO's mission.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: