PMO/Program Management- Manager- Commercial Technology & Innovation

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Chicago is seeking a PMO/Program Management Manager within Commercial Technology & Innovation to lead and coordinate multiple projects, aligning with strategic goals and delivering outcomes. You will optimize portfolios, drive prioritization and resource allocation, and coach a high-performing team.

You will guide program planning, budgeting, and execution, while embracing technology to enhance delivery and foster innovation across engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• 4+ years of experience.
• Experience in project portfolio management or program management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating multiple projects to align with organizational goals.
• Leading project selection, prioritization, and resource allocation to drive strategic outcomes.
• Guiding teams in program planning and execution to facilitate successful delivery.
• Utilizing analytical thinking and project management software to enhance project integration.
• Developing and implementing continuous process improvements for program capacity building.
• Managing stakeholder communications and engagement to maintain project alignment.
• Conducting program reviews and status reporting to track progress and address challenges.
• Mentoring team members to leverage their strengths and enhance performance.
• Addressing conflicts and engaging in difficult conversations with stakeholders.
• Upholding professional and technical standards in line with the firm's code of conduct.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMS

Job description

The Opportunity

As a PMO/Program Management Manager in Commercial Technology & Innovation, you will lead and coordinate multiple projects to align with organizational goals and drive strategic business outcomes. Within our Advisory practice, you will leverage your leadership skills to optimize project portfolios, focusing on project selection, prioritization, and resource allocation to facilitate successful delivery.

As a Manager, you will develop and inspire your team, fostering an environment of growth and accountability. You will be responsible for coaching team members, leveraging their unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. In this role, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also embrace technology and innovation to enhance delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating multiple projects to align with organizational goals
• Leading project selection, prioritization, and resource allocation to drive strategic outcomes
• Guiding teams in program planning and execution to facilitate successful delivery
• Utilizing analytical thinking and project management software to enhance project integration
• Developing and implementing continuous process improvements for program capacity building
• Managing stakeholder communications and engagement to maintain project alignment
• Conducting program reviews and status reporting to track progress and address challenges
• Mentoring team members to leverage their strengths and enhance performance
• Addressing conflicts and engaging in difficult conversations with stakeholders
• Upholding professional and technical standards in line with the firm's code of conduct

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Law/Legal Studies
• Demonstrating proficiency in Project Management Software (PMS)
• Excelling in cross-functional team coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Utilizing analytical thinking for continuous process improvement
• Managing program capacity building and program scope management
• Leading project budgeting and project integration efforts
• Delivering service excellence in client support environments

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.