Software Project Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree57%Master's degree38%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years16%More than 10 years80%Current company
Motorola Solutions
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Advertising AvenueTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years25%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Software Project Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $103,945 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $86,635 – $124,713 yearly
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IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Salesforce AdministratorPMPLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Project ManagerOSHA 10+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsProject Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CAPMPMPCertified Project ManagerPgMPProject Management Institute CertificationCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsBMC RemedyJiraIssue TrackingIT Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PMPProject Management Institute CertificationPMI-ACPCertified Scrum MasterSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPPM ToolsWaterfallProject PlanningTechnical Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
VisioOracleWindowsMicrosoft SQL ServerSQLC++Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PMPDriver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTechnical Project Manager/Scrum Master
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationPMPCertified Scrum MasterMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a software project manager role?
The average time to fill a software project manager role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do software project managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a software project manager include: leadership, communication skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a software project manager?
Common licenses or certifications for software project managers include: PMP, Certified Scrum Master and Certified Project Manager.
What are some job titles related to software project managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to software project managers include: project manager, IT project manager and technical project manager.
What level of education is common for a software project manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a software project manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a software project manager?
Most software project managers have 18 years of professional experience.
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