Program Manager

Program Manager – Enterprise Programs

Chicago Illinois

Job Summary

Looking for Project Program/Portfolio Manager with experience in enterprise 3rd party capabilities, supply chain, automation, change management.

Tools: security score card, Titan, black kite, safe (or similar tools)

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee strategic programs and ensure successful delivery across multiple projects and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership, manage program priorities, budgets, risks, and timelines, and ensure initiatives align with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee multiple project teams and coordinate cross-project activities to achieve program goals.
• Partner with project sponsors, project managers, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Define program scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage program budgets and ensure initiatives deliver against established business objectives.
• Identify and manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Develop program assessment processes to measure performance, quality, and effectiveness.
• Prepare program status reports and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources and delegate responsibilities across projects to maximize productivity.
• Apply change management principles to support successful program implementation and adoption.
• Ensure programs maintain organizational standards for quality, performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification required/preferred.
• Significant experience in an advanced program/project management role.
• Strong experience managing multiple projects or workstreams within a larger program.
• Exceptional leadership, facilitation, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, risks, and deadlines effectively.

Top 5 Must-Have Skills

1. Program Management / Program Leadership
2. Project & Cross-Functional Team Management
3. Budget, Risk & Resource Management
4. PMP / Project Management
5. Change Management & Stakeholder Management

Job Details

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Arrangement: [Insert Remote/Hybrid/Onsite]
• Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire