Project Manager

Project Manager

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA)

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $91,788 Annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 12/01/2026

Under direction, this position supports CCPSA by leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of a single or portfolio of large municipal projects that are part of a coordinated program to enhance City infrastructure, services, programs, etc., and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manages specialized and large-scale project(s) of significant size and scope that supports a departmental bureau, program, and/or initiative

Functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a specific area related to project management and administration

Prepares long-range project plans in coordination with stakeholders including the establishment of work plans and staffing for each phase of project(s)

Consults with staff and consultants to determine the scope of services, budgets and specifications of projects

Manages project(s) from inception to end

Analyzes project proposals to determine the time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing project objectives and goals

May manage staff, including but not limited to assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, and preparing performance evaluations

Serves as the point of contact and liaison for project and program requirements

Establishes timelines and implements processes to track and monitor progress, target, key objectives and milestones, and budgets for established projects

Ensures that project goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within allocated time frame and funding parameters

Plans, directs and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal and administrative functions of assigned project(s)

Monitors services provided by contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications

Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks and maintain quality assurance processes

Leads cross-functional teams to improve business strategies and performance with stakeholders

Develops and contributes to process improvement (e.g., SOPs)

Develops and implements project release plans (e.g., transfer of responsibility, ownership, and control) and reports on the progress of all project activities

Participates on intradepartmental teams to plan, coordinate, and resolve issues

Works with external agencies to ensure departmental projects adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies and protocols

Analyzes proposed and current project regulations and develops recommendations for implementation compliance

Assists in the implementation of new technologies for projects

Represents the department in cross functional partnerships

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N LaSalle Street, Suite 960

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree PLUS seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's PLUS five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher PLUS four (4) years of project management or program coordination work experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certifications preferred

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and 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 the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: Nov 13, 2026, 4:16:39 PM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Dec 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary: $91,788 Pay Basis:Yearly