<p>Kforce is seeking a Junior Project Manager for a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our clients in Schiller Park, IL. This hybrid role is ideal for a junior or early mid-level professional eager to grow in the project management space.</p> <p>Summary: The selected candidate will support the day-to-day operations of the IT Strategy & Development team, assisting with documentation, process support, and light BA/QA responsibilities. This is a highly collaborative environment where team fit, communication skills, and adaptability are valued more than years of experience.</p> <p>The role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies - making it a great launchpad for someone early in their project management career.* 0-3 years of professional experience in a related role (Project Coordinator, PM support, BA, QA, etc.)</p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Quick learner with the ability to adapt and think on your feet </li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail </li><li>Willingness to take on operational tasks and -grunt work- to support senior team members </li><li>Comfortable working hybrid: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday in either Schiller Park, IL or Coppell, TX </li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available for this position </li></ul> <p>Nice-to-Have:</p> <ul> <li>Certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM) are a plus but not required </li><li>Up to 3-5 years of experience is acceptable but not expected </li><li>Exposure to project management concepts or hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments </li><li>Familiarity with tools like Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar </li><li>Any prior experience with business analysis or quality assurance work </li></ul>