Project Management Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Pharmacist (Full or Part Time)

Company: Walgreens

Location: Tinley Park, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

Company: Walgreens

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Shift Lead

Company: Walgreens

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Shift Lead

Company: Walgreens

Location: Northbrook, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Company: Walgreens

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Pharmacy Intern Grad

Company: Walgreens

Location: Bloomington, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Senior Data Science Analyst

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Discover is offering a job opportunity for an analytical professional with experience in Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Operations Analytics, Modeling, or Data Science. The role involves working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives, solving business problems using advanced analytics and machine learning, and creating reports and dashboards to monitor performance metrics. The company values diversity and offers a competitive total compensation package, including benefits like paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, STD, life, LTD, and AD&D, recognition program, education assistance, commuter benefits, family support programs, and employee stock purchase plan. Discover is committed to a culture that values compliance and risk management, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for PM roles by seniority?
Associate PMs earn $70,000–$90,000, PMs $95,000–$120,000, Senior PMs $125,000–$155,000, Program Managers $140,000–$180,000, and PMO Directors $160,000–$210,000. These ranges reflect responsibilities from single‑project scopes to enterprise‑wide program oversight.
What skills and certifications are essential for a PM career?
Core skills include Agile and Scrum practices, risk analysis, stakeholder communication, and data‑driven decision making. Certifications that boost marketability are PMP (30–35 contact hours), PMI-ACP, Prince2 Practitioner, SAFe Agilist, and advanced JIRA administration. Completing a PMP study plan in 12 weeks can unlock higher‑tier roles.
How common is remote work for Project Management positions?
Approximately 80% of PM roles allow remote or hybrid arrangements. Job listings often list “remote” or “flexible location” as a requirement, and many companies require proficiency with virtual collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, Miro, and Zoom.
What career progression paths exist for PM professionals?
Typical progression moves from Associate PM → PM → Senior PM → Program Manager → PMO Director → Chief PM Officer. Each step adds scope, from single project delivery to managing multiple programs, influencing strategy, and leading enterprise PMO governance.
What industry trends are shaping Project Management today?
Key trends include AI‑augmented backlog management, hybrid Agile/DevOps frameworks, sustainability project management, and increased emphasis on data analytics for risk and portfolio optimization. PMs who adopt AI tools like ChatGPT for sprint planning and use predictive analytics for resource allocation stay ahead of the curve.

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