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Project Management Specialist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: CohnReznick
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Analyst, Business Administration, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 67000 - 88000 USD Yearly USD 67000.00 88000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, Cohn Reznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! Cohn Reznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through Cohn Reznick LLP (assurance services) and Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services).

Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Management Specialist to join the Business Accelerator team in our Practice Management practice. Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Cohn Reznick office location.

However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a Cohn Reznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At Cohn Reznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm. We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun.

We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.
  • Client Interaction & Collaboration Coordinate and support recurring project meetings, including agenda preparation, facilitation of discussion, and distribution of minutes and action items.
  • Facilitate meetings with internal teams and stakeholders, including project kickoffs, status reviews, and working sessions under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, professional status reports, dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
  • Maintain and update stakeholder registers, project communication plans, and departmental files and records.
  • Support the development of executive-ready presentations and briefing materials for internal and external audiences.
  • Leverage Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, One Note) to manage team documents, workflows, and deliverables.
Technical Tasks
  • Documentation:
    Create and maintain project artifacts, including project charters, schedules, status reports, meeting notes, and action item logs.
  • Process Flows & Diagrams:
    Assist in developing process flow diagrams that translate stakeholder input into documented business processes.
  • Requirements Support:
    Support the elicitation and documentation of business and functional requirements in partnership with Senior Specialists.
  • Testing & Validation:
    Participate in testing activities to validate that solutions meet documented requirements and perform as expected.
  • Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies using project management tools (e.g., ).
  • Track project budgets, resource allocations, and timelines; flag variances and elevate risks appropriately.
  • Support quality assurance activities to ensure deliverables meet defined standards and acceptance criteria.
Strategic Tasks
  • Manage individual project tasks with moderate supervision and contribute to simple project budgets and work breakdown structures.
  • Gather and document requirements, interpret data patterns, and propose practical solutions to routine business problems.
  • Apply foundational interviewing and facilitation techniques to gather requirements and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Contribute to PMO standards, templates, and best practices by identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Support change management activities, including stakeholder impact assessments and communication planning.
  • Maintain a client-focused approach, building strong working relationships with project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Development & Leadership
  • Join PMI and…
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