at Kelly Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Kelly Services is partnering with a large services provider in Chicago (River North) seeking a Jr. Digital Project Manager / Project Coordinator with waterfall methodology experience to join the team for a long term contract role
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Role: Jr. Digital Project Manager / Project Coordinator with waterfall methodology experience
Location: Hybrid schedule – Chicago, Illinois – River North
Salary: $30-40/hr. Competitive Based on experience
Duration: 6 months + contract
Hours; 1 st shift 8a -5pm
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Jr. Digital Project Manager / Project Coordinator to join our team for a website migration project that runs through August 2025. The Jr. Digital Project Manager will work closely with the program manager and cross-functional teams to support the planning, execution, and delivery of a project to migrate six groups of microsites. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop their project management skills and grow within a dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
+ Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
+ Support senior project managers in coordinating project activities, resources, and stakeholders.
+ Collaborate with team members to gather project requirements, define objectives, and establish deliverables.
+ Monitor project progress and track key milestones, deadlines, and dependencies.
+ Prepare and distribute project status reports and updates to stakeholders.
+ Assist in identifying and mitigating project risks and issues.
+ Coordinate meetings, workshops, and reviews, including scheduling, agenda creation, and minute-taking.
+ Support the implementation of project management best practices and methodologies.
+ Contribute ideas and insights to improve project processes and efficiency.
+ Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the project team.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ 1+ years of experience in Project Management / Project Coordinator or a relevant role.
+ Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall).
+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
+ Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
+ Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., ClickUp, Jira).
+ Certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP).
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
