Program Manager - Chicago, IL

Merge IT•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Program Manager to work onsite in Chicago, IL. This is a 3-6+ month contract with potential for extensions and permanent conversion based on performance. The role requires an ASAP start date and is located onsite in Chicago, IL. A drug and background check is required.

Requirements

BS(BA) in the field of Project Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
PM should be innovative and highly adaptable
Exhibits superior analytical, evaluative, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Interest and willingness to pursue process improvement initiations to increase efficiency
Experience in building strong relationships
Displays strong project management and leadership skills.
Experience supporting enterprise level projects.
Experience leading and coaching technical team members on understanding, enacting, and adopting Scrum practices
Ability to understand complex technical systems and programs
Ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
Demonstrated ability to manage projects using Azure Devops
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.)
Experience with data insights and a working knowledge of Power BI

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with one or more of Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma also preferred
Agile / Scrum certification(s).
PMP or PMI certification is not a requirement but is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

Advance administration & communication skills
Works closely with leadership/and team associates to design, implement, and operate new process initiatives and/or enhancements
Work to scope overall project plans, including key objectives and key results (using OKR (Objective and Key Results) framework)
Lead others through business change and implementation plans. Drives teams to consensus and completion.
Create, coordinate, implement and drive project plans to completion in alignment with the strategy, timelines, and objectives of the business
Manages all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, resources, quality, costs, change and risk.
Proactively anticipate and manage risk.
Holds individuals accountable for project deliverables.
Handles multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Prepare weekly project status reports
Ability to work in an agile ambiguous environment, and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
Take appropriate action on gaps and redundancies across disciplines.