IO Psychology Technical Project Manager

Job SummaryOur client, a major U.S. airline, is looking for an IO Psychology Technical Project Manager to support their enterprise-wide talent assessment strategy. One year contract with possible extension, hybrid in Chicago (2-3 days onsite). This person will design, build, and validate pre-hire assessments, conducting job analyses and psychometric validation, then manage the assessment lifecycle end to end while working closely with senior stakeholders, HR partners, and external vendors. Looking for someone with real hands-on experience building and validating assessments themselves, not just administering or interpreting them, comfortable managing project timelines and stakeholder relationships independently.This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.Core ResponsibilitiesConduct job analyses to ensure assessments are role-relevant, valid, and legally defensibleDesign and validate pre-employment assessment tools in line with professional and legal standardsAnalyze assessment data for fairness, validity, and business impactCollaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement and monitor assessmentsTranslate technical and statistical results into clear, actionable recommendations for business leadersSupport documentation and compliance efforts to meet legal and regulatory standardsManage the full assessment lifecycle across multiple concurrent initiativesContribute to training initiatives on effective interviewing and assessment useRequired Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)Advanced education in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field3+ years applied experience in pre-hire assessment design and validationStrong knowledge of psychometric principles, legal guidelines, and personnel selection best practicesDemonstrated project management experience and ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsStrong analytical skills with ability to convey results to non-technical audiencesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Vendor oversight or coordination experienceAviation industry experienceAI familiarity, including understanding of how coding or technical assessments are built and measuredWorkday experience (client recently transitioned from Taleo)Hands-on experience with HackerRank, CodeSignal, or WorkeraKey Competencies and BehaviorsComfortable building assessments from scratch and defending the methodology behind themStrategic thinker who can translate technical/statistical findings for executive audiencesWorks well across multidisciplinary teams including HR, business leaders, and external vendorsAdaptable and collaborative, comfortable driving adoption and change across the organizationCan manage multiple high-priority assessment initiatives simultaneously and shift priorities as neededWork Environment

Location: Chicago, ILHybrid, 2-3 days onsite per weekContract runs 1 year, potential for extensionCompensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $42.00 and $60.00 per hour.

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