Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

The St. Charles Public Library is seeking a collaborative, detail‑oriented, data‑driven Project Manager to join our Administration team. This full‑time management position plays a key role in coordinating library projects, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring organizational alignment across departments. The ideal candidate is an organized problem‑solver who excels in planning, communication, data analysis, and cross‑departmental teamwork. If you enjoy transforming ideas into actionable plans, building effective workflows, and helping teams stay focused and aligned, we’d love to hear from you.

• Coordinate and track library projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop project documentation, dashboards, workflows, timelines, and status reports.
• Facilitate project meetings, track action items, and support follow‑up.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision‑making.
• Support change management efforts and cross‑departmental communication.
• Serve as a member of the Management Team.

• Project management principles, workflow design, and process documentation.
• Data analysis, dashboard/report creation, strategic planning and performance tracking.
• Meeting facilitation, timeline management, and cross‑team coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, solve problems proactively, and work independently with discretion and professionalism.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience managing projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams, or supporting organizational planning; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in libraries, public organizations, nonprofits, or government is preferred.

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation, twelve (12) sick days, five (5) personal days, eleven (11) holidays.
• Up to 20% remote work allowed, pending successful completion of probationary period.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan (IMRF) and optional 457b deferred compensation enrollment.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education and conference attendance.

$64,037 minimum, $85,383 midpoint, $106,729 maximum; offers are generally made within the minimum to the midpoint range, depending on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Submit a cover letter and resume to: hr-applicants , Attention:
Kate Buckson, Director. Applications are available on our website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles , IL 60174

St. Charles Public Library, Kane County