Project Manager III

Job Description

Job Title:

Project Manager III

Duration:

6-month position (Potential Extension)

Location:

North Chicago, IL Overview Join our International Customer Excellence PMO group supporting high-impact global business transformation, strategic programs, and product launches within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment. We're seeking contractors who thrive in dynamic settings, partner well across regions and functions, and help drive operational excellence aligned with organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute PMO activities to enable aligned project delivery across multiple functions, regions, and affiliates
• Support and maintain industry-standard PMO processes, tools, and reporting methodologies to ensure consistency, governance, and transparency
• Collaborate with international commercial and marketing teams to facilitate smooth communication, touchpoints, and delivery of key initiatives
• Assist senior PMO leads and project managers in risk management, resource planning, and performance tracking for initiatives spanning business transformation, strategy, and launches
• Prepare project status reports, summaries, and presentations for stakeholders and sponsors
• Help coordinate cross-functional meetings and workshops (e.

g., town halls, council sessions), ensuring logistical and content alignment

Skills, Experience, Education:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing matrixed, cross-functional, or global projects/programs (business transformation, strategic initiatives, product launch, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English fluency required
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and teams in a global environment
• Familiarity with PMO methodologies, tools, and frameworks (specific certifications/tools TBD)
• Pharmaceutical industry exposure a plus but not required

Preferred:

• Project management certifications advantageous
• Direct experience supporting international initiatives or teams
• Experience preparing project reporting for senior management What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing matrixed, cross-functional, or global projects/programs (business transformation, strategic initiatives, product launch, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English fluency required
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, and teams in a global environment
• Familiarity with PMO methodologies, tools, and frameworks
• Pharmaceutical industry exposure a plus but not required Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.

This position's starting pay is: $90.00/hr.