Project Manager II

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$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.

• 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

• 5–7 years of experience in Project and/or Program Management (candidates with more than 7 years will not be considered)
• Experience with in 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

• PMP certification (preferred but not required)
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
• Smartsheet experience

• Work Environment: Cubicle setting
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Overtime: Not offered or required

• Hybrid role: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management

Professional Services