Project Manager

Post Date

Jun 05, 2025

Location

Peoria,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

61603
US
Aug 12, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Project Manager

Req #

CHI-787024

Pay Rate

$41 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Our Manufacturing client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team in Peoria, IL. The Project Manager may work on projects associated with decarbonization, hybridization of vehicles, new energy development (hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, etc.) and overall vehicle architecture. This person would work closely with the Program Manager to generate schedules, develop a risk registry, track actions, and coordinate meetings. We are looking for someone with strong project management experience specifically within mechanical engineering, hydraulics, electrical engineering, and automation. This individual will be scheduling, facilitating, and actioning deliverables from a project management focus. They will be working with design teams and various internal/external partners. They will conduct ongoing weekly update meetings, capture action items, identifying risks, logging issues, tracking budgets, etc.

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Required Skills & Experience

At least 3 years of project management experience within one or more of the below spaces:
Mechanical engineering
Hydraulics
Electrical engineering
Automation
Experience working directly with customers and internal executives
Sharp communication & organizational skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) ability to put together project reports to present to stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PMP Certification
Planview Portfolio Management
SAP, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Projects
Bachelors Degree
Business background

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.