Project Program Manager Jobs in Illinois
Project Program Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with strong concentrations in aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, financial services, and enterprise technology, and openings at every level from associate program coordinator through senior director of program management. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with additional activity in Rosemont and Schaumburg, where companies like Boeing, Allstate, and Advocate Health maintain large operations and dedicated project management offices. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are IT program management, capital project delivery, and healthcare operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview:
Position Title: Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. (Secret or higher preferred.)
Location: Scott AFB, IL / Alternative Work Site
(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)
Summary:
C3EL is seeking a Project Manager to support day-to-day execution of a DoD telecommunications transition program. The Project Manager will coordinate personnel, workloads, schedules, transition activities, customer requirements, and technical support while assisting the Program Manager in maintaining contract performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operational activities and assigned project personnel.
- Coordinate inventory, ordering, engineering, customer support, and transition activities.
- Track schedules, actions, risks, issues, and performance metrics.
- Coordinate with Government personnel, customers, telecommunications providers, and technical stakeholders.
- Monitor workload and assist with allocation of personnel to transition priorities.
- Support quality assurance and review of technical and administrative deliverables.
- Prepare and support program reviews, status reports, meeting documentation, and presentations.
- Perform Program Manager responsibilities when delegated
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing DoD/Federal IT, telecommunications, network, or technical services programs.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and multiple concurrent work activities.
- Experience with project schedules, status reporting, risk/issue tracking, customer coordination, and quality management.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
**CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**
Overview:
Position Title: Project Manager / Deputy Program Manager
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. (Secret or higher preferred.)
Location: Scott AFB, IL / Alternative Work Site
(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)
Summary:
C3EL is seeking a Project Manager to support day-to-day execution of a DoD telecommunications transition program. The Project Manager will coordinate personnel, workloads, schedules, transition activities, customer requirements, and technical support while assisting the Program Manager in maintaining contract performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operational activities and assigned project personnel.
- Coordinate inventory, ordering, engineering, customer support, and transition activities.
- Track schedules, actions, risks, issues, and performance metrics.
- Coordinate with Government personnel, customers, telecommunications providers, and technical stakeholders.
- Monitor workload and assist with allocation of personnel to transition priorities.
- Support quality assurance and review of technical and administrative deliverables.
- Prepare and support program reviews, status reports, meeting documentation, and presentations.
- Perform Program Manager responsibilities when delegated
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing DoD/Federal IT, telecommunications, network, or technical services programs.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and multiple concurrent work activities.
- Experience with project schedules, status reporting, risk/issue tracking, customer coordination, and quality management.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project program manager jobs across Illinois.
- PMP or PgMP certification preferred or required by most Illinois employers
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years managing cross-functional programs or large-scale projects
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and executive audiences
Project Program Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project program manager in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a project program manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field, followed by hands-on project experience. The Project Management Professional credential from PMI is the most recognized marker in Illinois hiring, and many employers list it as preferred or required alongside several years of program oversight experience.
How much do project program managers make in Illinois?
Project program 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 project program managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring project program managers in Illinois right now include CVS Health, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and ADM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and defense contractors means demand is broad and not limited to any single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most project program manager jobs?
Chicago, Springfield, and Decatur have the most project program manager openings in Illinois. Chicago generates the bulk of demand through its headquarters density across finance, healthcare, and technology, while Schaumburg and Rosemont draw openings from the large corporate campuses and logistics operations clustered along the Interstate 90 corridor northwest of the city.
Are there remote project program manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Project program management is largely a coordination and communication role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 33% of project program manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely distributed program teams have become. Planning, reporting, and stakeholder management functions tend to be the most consistently remote, while on-site phases are typically tied to construction or facilities projects.
How can I get hired as a project program manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project coordinator or project analyst, roles that large Illinois employers like Advocate Health, Boeing, and major Chicago-area financial institutions use as on-ramps before promoting into full program management. An associate project manager title or a rotational operations role at a healthcare system or tech company can also bridge the gap. Earning the Certified Associate in Project Management credential from PMI before applying gives candidates without a long work history a concrete differentiator.
Where can I find and apply to project program manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to project program manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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