Program Manager (IT)

KellyMitchell Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Program Manager to join a Financial Services client, providing PMO support and leadership for the Global Family Office Technology Program. You will drive governance, plan and execution while controlling scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, adherence to PMI and IT controls, and delivery of business outcomes in a hybrid Chicago environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading technology projects with significant scope and risk.
• Proficient in SAFe Agile methodology and project controls.
• Ability to apply PMI standards, IT controls, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-priority management.
• Effective written and verbal communication; leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and ensure adherence to project standards and governance.
• Develop and maintain the project plan, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues with timely owner accountability.
• Facilitate cross-team discussions and maintain the communication plan.
• Demonstrate progress to stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Ensure vendor SOWs are fulfilled and project closure activities are completed.

Skills

Program management

SAFe Agile

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Our Financial Services client is seeking a Program Manager to join their growing team! This role is needed to provide PMO Support and Program Management for projects in the Global Family Office Technology Program. 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 position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures that the project adheres to Project Standards, which incorporate PMI standards, I.T. controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures, throughout the project
• 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
• Enable a "no surprises" project culture
• Establish the project governance structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and resource assignments
• Identify and communicate skill sets needed of the project team resources
• Responsible for identifying the appropriate parties who must sign off on each project artifact that requires a sign off
• Create and maintain 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
• Escalate in a timely manner to the appropriate party(ies) to address decisions needed, the removal of roadblocks and other obstacles or constraints
• Manage stakeholder expectations
• Responsible for managing to the requirements management plan (requirements traceability and requirements change control) for the project consistent with company standards
• Facilitate discussions across the various teams involved in the project
• Establish and executes against the project’s communication plan
• Communicate the status of the project and reflects the status across the scope, schedule, budget, and resource perspectives.
• Articulates key risks and issues
• Partner with stakeholders to plan for and manage project resources
• Direct, manage, and motivate the project team
• Ensure Statements of Work are being fulfilled by vendors participating on the project (if applicable)
• Facilitate and execute the project closure activities, e.g., lessons learned report, post implementation review, close the financial reporting and formal turnover of the support to production support and operations

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 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

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• PMP
• Experience at large financial services firms a plus
• Consulting experience also a plus

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project and Timeline Management
• Strategic Thinking and Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability and Problem Solving

Work Environment

Location: Chicago, IL
Hybrid: Work Model: Hybrid - onsite 3 or more days/week, as needed
Anchor days: Tue/Wed/Thu - Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm CST

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $65.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered