Project Manager

BID ANNOUNCEMENT #: N/A                  DATE: 3/12/2025 

JOB TITLE: Project Manager                    A-Form # 091-2025-002 

TITLE CODE: 0310                                   VACANCIES: 1 

2025 SALARY: $ 86,520                           PAY GRADE: BX -18 

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. 

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. NOTE: Attach a copy of your transcripts. 

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.