3-5 years of experience in project management or related fields
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to challenge assumptions
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Asana
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail under tight deadlines
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring PMO projects
Facilitate project meetings and drive timely decisions
Analyze project issues and provide recommendations
Prepare executive-level status updates and presentations
Monitor project health and communicate risks proactively
Manage project documentation and schedules
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project execution
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one
Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver, 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
Onsite mother's lounge
Flexible PTO plan
In-office Monday through Thursday with remote work on Fridays
Free gym access in the Chicago office
401k matching plan
HSA employer contributions
Student loan assistance
Pet insurance
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of assigned PMO projects.
Facilitate project meetings, challenge unclear assumptions, and drive owners toward timely decisions and commitments.
Analyze project issues, develop potential solutions, and provide recommendations to PMO managers and business leaders.
Prepare concise executive-level status updates, decision materials, presentations, and escalation summaries.
Proactively monitor and communicate project health and risks, resource constraints, dependencies, and competing priorities before they impact timelines.
Manage project documentation, including plans, schedules, status reporting, and meeting minutes.
Collaborate cross functionally and build relationships with teams across the business to ensure partnership in project execution.
Support PMO best practices and contribute to process improvements.
Provide administrative support to the PMO, including scheduling meetings and maintaining records.
What Success Looks Like
You dive right in - Quickly learning project details, asking thoughtful questions, and providing strong support to PMO team.
You are execution focused - Supporting PMO team by delivering on deadlines with precision and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
You9re a team player - Working closely with PMO team, colleagues, and cross-functional partners to keep projects moving forward.
You stay ahead - Identifying potential issues early, flagging them to managers, and helping remove roadblocks.
You adapt and deliver - Whether the task is clearly defined or the next steps are still evolving, you9re ready to assist where needed.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor9s degree
3-5 years of experience in project management, PMO, consulting, business analysis, operations, or a similar cross-functional role.
A leading with curiosity mindset and taking initiative to learn more and dig into problems and proactively provide ideas for solutions.
Strong facilitation skills and the confidence to ask difficult questions, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive accountability.
Ability to manage several competing priorities with limited supervision.
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and project-management-system capabilities, including advanced proficiency in Asana.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices including project delivery, governance, risk management, and project-scoping practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to connect and build relationships with others.
High attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
Mother9s lounge onsite
Flexible PTO plan
In-office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays
Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
401k matching plan
HSA employer contributions
Student loan assistance
Pet insurance
Base salary of $80,000-$85,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)
