Project Manager

As a Contract Operations Project Manager at Riverside Insights, your mission is to oversee assigned contracts efficiently and effectively as they relate to state, district, and distributors assessments. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of assessment deliverables and foster collaboration with cross-functional teams.   

Location: Chicago, IL area (within driving distance to Itasca, IL approx. 1-2 days a week) preferred

In this role, you will get to:

• Manage and seamlessly execute on assigned contracts 
• Complete and share required documentation (SOW and Project Plan)  
• Achieve a 98% on-time project delivery rate based on project plan timelines 
• Captured internal work done for a contract in a FD ticket and/or a tracking system 
• Resolve contract tickets via a PM Ticket Management Process  
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally  
• Hold and facilitate external meetings based on agreed upon cadence  
• Hold and facilitate internal meetings, ensuring all key stakeholders are involved and updated on contract status 
• Send written communication (agenda/meeting notes/one pagers) to internal and external stakeholders based on agreed upon cadence 
• Complete the internal CO/TS calendar (overview + calendar)  
• Attend CO/TS weekly meetings and bring all relevant updates to the team (upcoming test events, weekend support needs, etc.) 

Disclaimer 
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary. 

Requirements

• Project Management background required 
• Education experience: bachelor's degree and/or Project Management certification (PMP) + 2 years experience preferred, or 5+ years experience
• Proficiency in project planning and management 
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality control  
• Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills  
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, internally and with external stakeholders  
• Interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and teamwork  
• Risk assessment and mitigation capabilities 
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner 

Physical Requirements for this position 

• Location: Chicago, IL area (within driving distance to Itasca, IL approx. 1-2 days a week) preferred
• Remote 
• Up to 10% travel for off-site team meetings 
• May require stationary positions (sitting or standing) for extended periods. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans  
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance  
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability  
• Supplemental life insurance options  
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Retirement plan with discretionary company matching  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options  
• Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents 
• Company paid time off (PTO)  
• 13 named holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 4 early-release half days 
• Flexible work arrangements  
• Work-from-home expense reimbursement  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Company orientation and 30/60/90 Day Onboarding 

Salary:
65,000-70,000

Who is Riverside Insights? 
Riverside Insights is a growth-focused business on a mission to elevate one billion lives globally by 2030 through research-based assessments and technology for educational professionals, students, clinical and behavioral health clients, and workforce talent.  

Why Join Our Team?  
At Riverside Insights, achieving real results for students and educators is more than talk – it's what we do. As we grow, so will you, offering the chance to expand your skills on an ambitious, solution-focused team. Join us in making great work possible, where your well-being and dedication to making an impact go hand in hand. If you're ready for an ambitious, collaborative environment, Riverside is the place for you. 

Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer: 
Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
At Riverside Insights, every employee has the right to a welcoming and inclusive workplace where their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and celebrated. 

Thank you for considering joining our growing team and our mission to help elevate potential globally! Please check out www.riversideinsights.com to learn more about our work.