Program Manager

Spectraforce Technologies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Program Manager to provide PMO support and lead program management for projects in our Global Family Office Technology Program. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedule, budget and risk, and ensuring governance and quality adherence across initiatives.

The ideal candidate has mid-level experience leading technology projects, applying SAFe Agile practices and PMI-based standards, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading technology projects and leading teams to execute highly complex initiatives of significant scope, scale and risk to successfully deliver project objectives and benefits
• Program/project management expertise including working knowledge and application of SAFe Agile methodology
• Skillful in adopting corporate project management standards (which incorporate PMI standards), IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and SDLC requirements
• Strong Office proficiency: Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to drive plans forward, easily process information from various sources and simplify the complex
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver agreed goals, objectives and benefits while monitoring scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk
• Ensure adherence to project standards incorporating PMI, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain the project team with right skills and experience for success
• Create and maintain the project plan reflecting necessary work to support goals and outcomes
• Actively manage project risks and issues and escalate blockers when needed
• Communicate project status across scope, schedule, budget and resources
• Manage vendor SOW fulfillment and project closures including lessons learned

Skills

Program management

SAFe Agile

PMI standards

IT controls

SDLC

Office proficiency

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Program Manager

Location

Chicago, IL Work Model: Hybrid - onsite 3 or more days/week, as needed

Duration

03 Months

Program Overview

• This Sr. Project/Program Manager is needed to provide PMO Support and Program Management for projects in the Global Family Office Technology Program.

Contractor's Role

Program Manager

Experience Level

Mid-Level

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading technology projects and leading teams to execute highly complex initiatives of significant scope, scale and risk to successfully deliver project objectives and benefits
• Program/project management expertise including working knowledge and application of SAFe Agile methodology.
• Skillful in adopting corporate project management standards (which incorporate PMI standards), IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and SDLC requirements.
• Strong Office proficiency: Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive plans forward, easily process information from various sources and simplify the complex.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong leadership capabilities

Tasks and Responsibilities

• The Program Manager is responsible for leading the project team to deliver the agreed upon goals, objectives and business benefits while controlling and monitoring the project's scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• This role: Ensures that the project adheres to Project Standards, which incorporate PMI standards, I.T. controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and Northern policies and procedures, throughout the project
• Is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project team assembled for the project with the right skill sets and experience in place to ensure the success of the project
• Enables a "no surprises" project culture
• Establishes the project governance structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and resource assignments. Identifies and communicates skill sets needed of the project team resources
• Is responsible for identifying the appropriate parties who must sign off on each project artifact that requires a sign off
• Creates and maintains the project plan throughout the life of the project that reflects the work that needs to occur to support the delivery of the project's goals, objectives and business outcomes
• Actively manage project risks and issues ensuring that the owners of those risks and issues are addressing them in a timely manner
• Escalates in a timely manner to the appropriate party(ies) to address decisions needed, the removal of road blocks and other obstacles or constraints
• Manages stakeholder expectations
• Is responsible for managing to the requirements management plan (requirements traceability and requirements change control) for the project consistent with client standards
• Facilitates discussions across the various teams involved in the project
• Establishes and executes against the project's communication plan
• Communicates the status of the project and reflects the status across the scope, schedule, budget and resource perspectives. Articulates key risks and issues
• Partners with stakeholders to plan for and manage project resources
• Directs, manages and motivates the project team
• Ensures Statements of Work are being fulfilled by vendors participating on the project (if applicable)
• Facilitates and executes the project closure activities, e.g., lessons learned report, post implementation review, close down the financial reporting and formal turnover of the support to production support and operations