Global Project Manager Jobs in Illinois
Global Project Manager jobs in Illinois concentrate in manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and enterprise technology, with Chicago serving as one of the most active markets in the Midwest for this role at every level from associate to director. Most openings are anchored in Chicago, with additional clusters in Schaumburg and Peoria, where companies like Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and Boeing maintain major Illinois operations. Program management for global supply chains, international product launches, and cross-functional enterprise initiatives are the most in-demand specialties right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerGallagher
Top cityIllinois
Cities hiring5
Work type67% Remote
Top industryManufacturing
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Global HR Operations Project Manager Lead
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Gallagher
Global HR Operations Project Manager Lead
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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Sr. Mgr, Global Cost & Operations Accounting
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Cole-Parmer Instrument Company
Sr. Mgr, Global Cost & Operations Accounting
Vernon Hills, Illinois
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Engineering Project Manager, Global
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Newly Weds Foods
Engineering Project Manager, Global
Chicago, Illinois
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Global Project Mgmt Org- Project Management Intern -2027
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World Wide Technology
Global Project Mgmt Org- Project Management Intern -2027
Edwardsville, Illinois
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Global Trials Optimization Specialist / Project Manager I (Sponsor Dedicated/Remote - US only)
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Global Trials Optimization Specialist / Project Manager I (Sponsor Dedicated/Remote - US only)
Illinois
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Global HR Operations Project Manager Lead
Gallagher·Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Job functions:
$101k - $196k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Introduction
Overview
Future opportunity for a Global Head of Operations. While this role is not currently open, we are always looking to connect with talented professionals like yourself for upcoming opportunities.
How you'll make an impact
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Head of Operations to lead the operational delivery, governance, and transformation of our global benefits and outsourcing functions. This executive leader will be responsible for overseeing third-party service providers, driving operational excellence, optimizing global benefits administration, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and client outcomes.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global benefits operations, large-scale outsourcing environments, vendor governance, and operational transformation. They will have a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies, including AI and automation tools, to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
Strategic Leadership
About You
Required:
Preferred:
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
Future opportunity for a Global Head of Operations. While this role is not currently open, we are always looking to connect with talented professionals like yourself for upcoming opportunities.
How you'll make an impact
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Head of Operations to lead the operational delivery, governance, and transformation of our global benefits and outsourcing functions. This executive leader will be responsible for overseeing third-party service providers, driving operational excellence, optimizing global benefits administration, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and client outcomes.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global benefits operations, large-scale outsourcing environments, vendor governance, and operational transformation. They will have a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies, including AI and automation tools, to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a global operations strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives.
- Lead the ongoing transformation of outsourcing and benefits administration operations across multiple regions.
- Serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic direction on operational efficiency, scalability, and service delivery.
- Build and foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Outsourcing & Vendor Governance
- Oversee a global network of outsourced service providers and strategic partners.
- Establish robust governance frameworks, service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and accountability structures.
- Conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments with outsourcing partners.
- Drive vendor optimization initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
- Identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and vendor-related risks.
Global Benefits Operations
- Lead the delivery and administration of global employee benefits programs across multiple countries and regions.
- Ensure operational excellence in benefits enrollment, eligibility management, compliance, billing, customer support, and reporting.
- Partner with Benefits, HR, Technology, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless program administration.
- Maintain awareness of evolving global regulatory requirements impacting benefits administration and outsourcing operations.
- Implement standardized global processes while maintaining flexibility for local market requirements.
Technology, Automation & AI Transformation
- Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, workflow automation, and advanced analytics.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with technology teams to implement digital transformation initiatives that enhance service delivery and customer experience.
- Utilize operational data and predictive analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and deploy AI solutions that improve workforce productivity, quality, reporting, and client outcomes.
Operational Excellence
- Establish and monitor KPIs, operational dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Drive process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives globally.
- Lead large-scale transformation and change management programs.
- Ensure operational controls, compliance standards, and risk management practices are maintained across all functions.
- Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing global operations team.
- Mentor senior leaders and build future leadership capability within the organization.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Technology, HR, Benefits, Finance, and Client Service teams.
- Promote a culture of innovation, customer focus, and accountability.
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About You
Required:
- Bachelors degree; Minimum of 8 years related experience supporting HR technologies and processes in project management capacity. Must have prior experience implementing and supporting Human Capital Management and ERP systems (i.e. Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, Taleo, SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, reporting tools, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.
Preferred:
- Experience within benefits consulting, human capital consulting, insurance brokerage, or HR outsourcing organizations.
- Background managing complex global service delivery environments.
- Knowledge of international benefits programs, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting multinational clients and geographically dispersed teams.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Gallagher
Global HR Operations Project Manager Lead
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Added 3d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$101k - $196k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Introduction
Overview
Future opportunity for a Global Head of Operations. While this role is not currently open, we are always looking to connect with talented professionals like yourself for upcoming opportunities.
How you'll make an impact
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Head of Operations to lead the operational delivery, governance, and transformation of our global benefits and outsourcing functions. This executive leader will be responsible for overseeing third-party service providers, driving operational excellence, optimizing global benefits administration, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and client outcomes.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global benefits operations, large-scale outsourcing environments, vendor governance, and operational transformation. They will have a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies, including AI and automation tools, to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
Strategic Leadership
About You
Required:
Preferred:
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
Future opportunity for a Global Head of Operations. While this role is not currently open, we are always looking to connect with talented professionals like yourself for upcoming opportunities.
How you'll make an impact
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Head of Operations to lead the operational delivery, governance, and transformation of our global benefits and outsourcing functions. This executive leader will be responsible for overseeing third-party service providers, driving operational excellence, optimizing global benefits administration, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, scalability, and client outcomes.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in global benefits operations, large-scale outsourcing environments, vendor governance, and operational transformation. They will have a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies, including AI and automation tools, to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a global operations strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives.
- Lead the ongoing transformation of outsourcing and benefits administration operations across multiple regions.
- Serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic direction on operational efficiency, scalability, and service delivery.
- Build and foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Outsourcing & Vendor Governance
- Oversee a global network of outsourced service providers and strategic partners.
- Establish robust governance frameworks, service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and accountability structures.
- Conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments with outsourcing partners.
- Drive vendor optimization initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
- Identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and vendor-related risks.
Global Benefits Operations
- Lead the delivery and administration of global employee benefits programs across multiple countries and regions.
- Ensure operational excellence in benefits enrollment, eligibility management, compliance, billing, customer support, and reporting.
- Partner with Benefits, HR, Technology, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless program administration.
- Maintain awareness of evolving global regulatory requirements impacting benefits administration and outsourcing operations.
- Implement standardized global processes while maintaining flexibility for local market requirements.
Technology, Automation & AI Transformation
- Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, workflow automation, and advanced analytics.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with technology teams to implement digital transformation initiatives that enhance service delivery and customer experience.
- Utilize operational data and predictive analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and deploy AI solutions that improve workforce productivity, quality, reporting, and client outcomes.
Operational Excellence
- Establish and monitor KPIs, operational dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Drive process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives globally.
- Lead large-scale transformation and change management programs.
- Ensure operational controls, compliance standards, and risk management practices are maintained across all functions.
- Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing global operations team.
- Mentor senior leaders and build future leadership capability within the organization.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Technology, HR, Benefits, Finance, and Client Service teams.
- Promote a culture of innovation, customer focus, and accountability.
#LI-TT2
About You
Required:
- Bachelors degree; Minimum of 8 years related experience supporting HR technologies and processes in project management capacity. Must have prior experience implementing and supporting Human Capital Management and ERP systems (i.e. Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, Taleo, SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, reporting tools, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.
Preferred:
- Experience within benefits consulting, human capital consulting, insurance brokerage, or HR outsourcing organizations.
- Background managing complex global service delivery environments.
- Knowledge of international benefits programs, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting multinational clients and geographically dispersed teams.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobGlobal Project Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global project manager jobs across Illinois.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required by most Illinois employers
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
- Five or more years managing cross-functional or international projects end to end
- Demonstrated experience coordinating stakeholders across multiple countries or time zones
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting and vendor negotiation
Global Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a global project manager in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a global project manager, so the path centers on education and professional certification. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related discipline, followed by the Project Management Professional credential issued by the Project Management Institute. Candidates who build experience on cross-functional or international projects and pair that with PMP certification are consistently the most competitive for roles at Illinois's major employers.
How much do global project managers make in Illinois?
Global project managers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,300 for the lowest 10% to over $163,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire global project managers in Illinois?
Illinois global project manager roles are posted by Gallagher, Leica Biosystems, and Newly Weds Foods and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of global headquarters in manufacturing, healthcare technology, and financial services means demand is steady across a wide range of established employers.
Which Illinois cities have the most global project manager jobs?
Illinois, Chicago, and Deer Park have the most global project manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters and regional offices in finance, logistics, and enterprise technology, while suburban corridors like Schaumburg draw openings tied to large manufacturing and professional services firms that have long operated outside the city center.
Are there remote global project manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of global project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the coordination work relies on video calls, project management software, and shared documentation rather than physical presence. Strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and vendor management phases of the role are the most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a global project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or program analyst role, which large Illinois employers in manufacturing and healthcare technology use as a feeder position. Companies like Abbott, Motorola Solutions, and Baxter regularly hire coordinators to support senior PMs on global initiatives. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from the Project Management Institute signals seriousness to Illinois hiring managers before you have years of direct experience. Lateral moves from supply chain analyst, operations specialist, or business analyst roles are also well-established paths into global project management at Illinois-based firms.
Where can I find and apply to global project manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to global project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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