Project Manager - Circular Economy

Experis

Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Job Title: Project Manager - Circular Economy
Location: North Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $45 - $50 per hour (W2)
We are seeking a “Project Manager - Circular Economy” to join one of our leading healthcare clients.
Description:
Project Manager - Circular Economy
Summary
The Circular Economy Project Manager is responsible for leading the Circular Economy (CE) Project Management Office (PMO) and managing the transition to US Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements. This role provides overall project governance, stakeholder engagement, performance tracking, and communication to ensure successful delivery of circular economy initiatives across the organization.
The position serves as a key liaison between the Steering Committee, project work streams, business representatives, and external stakeholders, driving alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Circular Economy program.
Key Responsibilities;
Project and PMO Management

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Circular Economy PMO.
• Coordinate project governance processes and ensure timely delivery of key objectives and milestones.
• Engage regularly with the Steering Committee, stakeholders, and business representatives to maintain alignment and drive project success.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation actions.

Job Title: Project Manager - Circular Economy
Location: North Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $45 - $50 per hour (W2)
We are seeking a “Project Manager - Circular Economy” to join one of our leading healthcare clients.
Description:
Project Manager - Circular Economy
Summary
The Circular Economy Project Manager is responsible for leading the Circular Economy (CE) Project Management Office (PMO) and managing the transition to US Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements. This role provides overall project governance, stakeholder engagement, performance tracking, and communication to ensure successful delivery of circular economy initiatives across the organization.
The position serves as a key liaison between the Steering Committee, project work streams, business representatives, and external stakeholders, driving alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Circular Economy program.
Key Responsibilities;
Project and PMO Management

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Circular Economy PMO.
• Coordinate project governance processes and ensure timely delivery of key objectives and milestones.
• Engage regularly with the Steering Committee, stakeholders, and business representatives to maintain alignment and drive project success.
• Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation actions.

• Lead PMO Steering Committee meetings, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, minutes, and action tracking.
• Collaborate with workstream and task force leads to ensure completion of deliverables and milestones.
• Provide project updates and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain project metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting templates.
• Create and manage the PMO dashboard to provide visibility of project progress, risks, and achievements.
• Conduct assessments of completed milestones and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Publish the PMO bulletin highlighting program progress, achievements, and key updates.
• Develop and deliver awareness and training programs supporting Circular Economy initiatives and regulatory requirements.
• Drive stakeholder awareness and engagement through effective communication strategies.