Project Manager

Capgemini; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 12-25 days

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Chicago to lead large-scale technology programs across product, engineering, and business lines. You will own portfolio planning, governance, and value realization while coordinating globally distributed teams and vendor partners.

The role requires strong budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering business value and strategic objectives through effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong Program Management experience in complex technology environments.
• Excellent understanding of program budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Experience managing large portfolios, roadmaps, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and governance capabilities.
• Experience working in multi-vendor and globally distributed delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale technology programs aligned with product, engineering, and business roadmaps.
• Own program and portfolio planning, execution, tracking, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Utilize Jira for program planning, dependency management, release tracking, and executive-level reporting.
• Drive program governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, financial planning, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery across multi-vendor and distributed teams, driving accountability and execution excellence.
• Track program outcomes and ensure realization of business value and strategic objectives.
• Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and key metrics to executive leadership.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

PMP / PgMP / SAFe / Agile certification preferred

Tools

Jira

Job description

# Project ManagerChicagoApply for this job* Permanent* Experienced Professionals* Delivery Excellence* ID 558843-en\\_USChoosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.## LocationThis role is a Hybrid opportunity based in Chicago.## About the job you're consideringAt Capgemini, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive business value and enhance client experiences. You will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-quality solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.## Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced **Program Manager** to lead and manage complex technology programs, ensuring alignment between product, engineering, and business objectives. The ideal candidate will drive portfolio planning, execution, governance, risk management, and value realization while ensuring successful delivery across globally distributed teams and vendor partners.## Key Responsibilities* Lead and manage large-scale technology programs aligned with product, engineering, and business roadmaps.* Own program and portfolio planning, execution, tracking, and reporting across multiple workstreams.* Utilize **Jira** for program planning, dependency management, release tracking, and executive-level reporting.* Drive program governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.* Manage program budgets, forecasts, financial planning, and cost optimization initiatives.* Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.* Oversee delivery across multi-vendor and distributed teams, driving accountability and execution excellence.* Track program outcomes and ensure realization of business value and strategic objectives.* Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and key metrics to executive leadership.## Required Skills* Strong Program Management experience in complex technology environments.* Expertise in **Jira** for planning, tracking, reporting, and dependency management.* Excellent understanding of program budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.* Experience managing large portfolios, roadmaps, and cross-functional initiatives.* Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and governance capabilities.* Experience working in multi-vendor and globally distributed delivery models.* Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.## Preferred Qualification* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.* PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Agile, or equivalent Program Management certification preferred.* Experience in enterprise-scale digital transformation or technology modernization programs.* Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and modern software delivery practices.#DI-CM1The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $82,082 to $193,440Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.**Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.** In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: * Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave* Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)* Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)* Life and disability insurance* Employee assistance programs* Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility**Important Notice:** Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. 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