Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

Project Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand across construction, healthcare, technology, and financial services, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior program director. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with notable activity in Schaumburg and Peoria as well, and employers like Advocate Health Care, Motorola Solutions, and Caterpillar consistently seek project management talent across their Illinois operations. The most sought-after specialties right now are IT project management, construction project management, and healthcare operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles112+
Top employerU.S. Bank
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring51
Work type45% Hybrid
Top industryFood

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Galloway Senior Living
Wadsworth, Illinois
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
11-50

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Salesforce Project Manager
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Salesforce Project Manager
Capgemini
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
$101k - $183k/yr
Hybrid
Salesforce Certification
10,000+

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Corporate Sustainability Project Manager
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Corporate Sustainability Project Manager
Aon
Chicago, Illinois
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Compliance & Legal
Finance
$78k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Project Manager, Software
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Project Manager, Software
Shure
Niles, Illinois
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$128k - $218k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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PMO Quality Project Manager
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PMO Quality Project Manager
NTT DATA
Springfield, Illinois
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$91k - $169k/yr
Hybrid
ISTQB Certification
10,000+

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Naperville
6 jobs
Springfield
6 jobs
Itasca
3 jobs
Evanston
3 jobs
Waukegan
3 jobs
Rolling Meadows
3 jobs
Joliet
2 jobs
Bartlett
2 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

U.S. Bank3 open roles
Riverside Healthcare3 open roles
NTT DATA2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across Illinois.

  • PMP certification or active pursuit of PMP credential through PMI strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • Three or more years managing project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or waterfall methodologies depending on employer industry
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to present to senior leadership

Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Illinois?

Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, so the path centers on education and professional certification. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field, and many require or strongly prefer the Project Management Professional certification issued by the Project Management Institute. Gaining experience through coordinator or analyst roles and building a record of delivered projects is the most direct route to full project manager positions in the state.

How much do project managers make in Illinois?

Project managers in Illinois earn a median of about $163,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $112,090 for the lowest 10% to over $231,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring project managers in Illinois right now include U.S. Bank, Riverside Healthcare, and NTT DATA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of large corporate headquarters, major health systems, and infrastructure contractors means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than dominated by a single sector.

Which Illinois cities have the most project manager jobs?

Chicago, Naperville, and Springfield have the most project manager openings in Illinois. Chicago accounts for the largest share by far given its density of corporate headquarters, hospital networks, and technology firms, while Schaumburg and Peoria add volume through their manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare employers that maintain substantial project management functions outside the city.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. Project management is well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements because much of the work involves coordination, documentation, and virtual communication rather than hands-on site presence. About 61% of project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. IT and software project manager roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and facilities project managers are more commonly required on site.

How can I get hired as a project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or project analyst role, which large Illinois employers across healthcare, construction, and technology regularly hire without requiring prior project manager experience. Advocate Health Care, Caterpillar, and major Chicago-area construction firms often post coordinator roles specifically designed as development positions. Earning the Certified Associate in Project Management credential through the Project Management Institute signals commitment to the field and gives candidates an edge over other entry-level applicants.

Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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