Orion Group
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Base Pay Range
$63.00/hr - $67.00/hr
Project Manager
6-month contract to start
$63/hr with health, dental, vision, and 401k match 2%
$67/hr without
M-F 8 am-5 pm
Monday & Friday Remote, Tues-Thurs onsite
North Chicago, IL
Orion Group is seeking a mid-level Project Manager with a strong background in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries to support cross-functional initiatives to support our global pharma client in North Chicago. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and tracking projects to ensure milestones, timelines, and stakeholder expectations are met. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills and thrives in a structured, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end project and program activities, including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on‑time completion
Communicate project goals, progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders and team members
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align expectations and ensure business needs are met
Analyze project data and metrics to proactively identify issues and support informed decision‑making
Ensure projects remain within scope and aligned with organizational objectives
Required Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in Project and/or Program Management (candidates with more than 7 years will not be considered)
Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience working with and managing cross‑functional stakeholders
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
PMP certification (preferred but not required)
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
Smartsheet experience
Work Environment & Schedule
Work Environment:
Cubicle setting
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overtime:
Not offered or required
Work Location / Hybrid Policy
Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Diversity & Inclusion Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion as an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management
Industries Professional Services
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Project Manager
6-month contract to start
$63/hr with health, dental, vision, and 401k match 2%
$67/hr without
M-F 8 am-5 pm
Monday & Friday Remote, Tues-Thurs onsite
North Chicago, IL
Orion Group is seeking a mid-level Project Manager with a strong background in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries to support cross-functional initiatives to support our global pharma client in North Chicago. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and tracking projects to ensure milestones, timelines, and stakeholder expectations are met. The ideal candidate brings strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills and thrives in a structured, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end project and program activities, including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on‑time completion
Communicate project goals, progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders and team members
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align expectations and ensure business needs are met
Analyze project data and metrics to proactively identify issues and support informed decision‑making
Ensure projects remain within scope and aligned with organizational objectives
Required Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in Project and/or Program Management (candidates with more than 7 years will not be considered)
Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience working with and managing cross‑functional stakeholders
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
PMP certification (preferred but not required)
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
Smartsheet experience
Work Environment & Schedule
Work Environment:
Cubicle setting
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overtime:
Not offered or required
Work Location / Hybrid Policy
Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Diversity & Inclusion Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion as an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Project Management
Industries Professional Services
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