Program Manager
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Program Manager (IT)
Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only Must be within 1-hour driving distance)
Job Overview:
The Program Manager (IT) will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple IT projects within a program, ensuring that they align with the organization's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple IT projects within a program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on program status, risks, and issues.
- Facilitate program meetings, including status updates, steering committee meetings, and issue resolution sessions.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards throughout the program lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the program to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years in a program management role.
- Proven experience managing large-scale IT programs involving multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.
- Ability to work onsite in Chicago, IL, and reside within an hour's driving distance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master s degree in a related field or an MBA.
- PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications.
- Experience with IT infrastructure, software development, and cloud-based technologies.
- Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
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