Change Management Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 49424
Closing Date: 09/10/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $9,250 a month. Full Range $9,250- $10,250 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon; Cook; Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Correction is looking for a Change Management Project Manager to lead the development and execution of strategies that align departmental operations with strategic priorities. This role formulates policies, coordinates resources, and manages communication to ensure smooth implementation of change initiatives. By mitigating risks, engaging stakeholders, and measuring outcomes, the Project Manager drives successful adoption of organizational change while strengthening efficiency, compliance, and long-term impact. We encouage all qualified applicants to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Change Management Project Manager.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for change management projects, coordinating activities and resources to meet project goals.
• Develops communication plans to keep all relevant parties informed about changes, progress, and milestones.
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders, ensuring their understanding and buy-in to the change initiatives.
• Defines and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business administration, public administration, management theory, auditing, cost and financial accounting, or a related area.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private service organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers active Project Management Professional (PMP), Change Management Program (Prosci), or Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) certificate.
• Prefers at least three (3) years professional experience dealing with multiple projects in a unit of government.
• Prefers at least three (3) years professional experience working across multiple units in a professional environment.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of staff utilization and employee motivations.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of project management policies and procedures.
• Prefers ability to develop, install and evaluate new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.

Conditions of Employment

• Working outside of the normal schedule working hours is a condition of employment, and you may be required to work outside of the normal schedule. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires use of agency-suppli