Title: Project Manager I (PM I)
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $52-$65k/year
Reports to: Sr. Project Manager
Our Company:
Identiti is a national leader in brand implementation, specializing in custom signage and branded environments. Founded in 1991 by Larry Sicher and now led by brothers Michael and Zack Sicher, Identiti has grown from a local service agent to a trusted national partner. With a People First approach, we are driven by our commitment to delivering a best-in-class customer experience from start to finish. Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL with manufacturing in Illinois and Ohio, we serve multi-site clients across many industries. Our Signage division offers end-to-end solutions—from design and fabrication to installation and program management—delivered with a relentless focus on quality, efficiency, and integrity. Our Facility Maintenance division supports these efforts with responsive and preventive services that protect brand standards and site performance. Learn more at www.identiti.net.Our Culture: At Identiti, we expect all employees to instill our vision, mission, and values into their everyday tasks. As we have grown as a company, we pride ourselves on our long-standing vision of People come first. This has helped us build a best-in-class work environment. With you as part of our team, we can continue to grow as a company by living out our mission, vision, and values.
Overview:
The Project Manager I serves as an entry-level independent project leader responsible for managing the full lifecycle of assigned projects, from kickoff through closeout, under the guidance of a Program Manager. This role ensures projects meet schedule, scope, and financial expectations while learning to manage client communication, vendor coordination, and change control processes. PM I builds foundational project leadership skills and serves as the gateway into advanced project management and portfolio ownership.
Responsibilities:- Project Execution & Coordination
- Manage day-to-day execution of assigned projects and client accounts in alignment with defined scope, timelines, and quality standards. Portfolio size of approximately up to $850k.
- Coordinate project activities across internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables.
Planning, Scheduling & Budget Support:
Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, budgets, and deliverables under the guidance of the Program Manager. Monitor project progress against approved plans and escalate variances as appropriate.
Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate proactively and professionally with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment, manage expectations, and resolve issues. Serve as a point of contact for routine project-related communications.
Risk & Issue Management:
Identify project risks, issues, and interdependencies; communicate findings to leadership in a timely manner. Support mitigation planning and corrective actions as directed.
Financial Tracking & Documentation:
Ensure timely and accurate updates within the ERP system and supporting documentation for cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Maintain organized project records in accordance with company standards and compliance requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Closeout:
Participate in post-project reviews to document lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvement. Contribute insights to improve project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Team Collaboration & Culture:- Actively contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team environment.
- Demonstrate professionalism, ownership, and alignment with organizational values in all interactions.
- Experience and Skills 2+ years of experience in project management or a similar role
- Proven ability to manage projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/CRM systems (Salesforce experience a plus)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Why Identiti?
At Identiti, you’ll manage projects for nationally recognized brands and be empowered to take full ownership of your work. Our commitment to promoting from within means you’ll have clear opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and the ability to make a measurable impact on the success of our clients and our company.
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