Project / Program Manager

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Project / Program Manager to lead multiple software initiatives in a hybrid environment. You will coordinate engineering, product, platform, and analytics teams, producing clear progress reports and executive-ready dashboards.

The role emphasizes communication, risk management, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in PM/Program management within SDLC/CI/CD settings, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of Project/Program Management experience, ideally supporting software development teams.
• Experience working within SDLC / CI/CD environments.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communicator across multiple application development efforts (7–8 applications).
• Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, platform, and analytics teams.
• Gather updates from development teams and translate into clear status reports, risks, and timelines.
• Create executive-ready presentations and dashboards to communicate progress, challenges, and priorities.
• Manage roadmaps, dependencies, and risk tracking across initiatives.
• Synthesize complex inputs into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
• Support SDLC processes and ensure visibility into development lifecycle milestones.
• Leverage data mining and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across programs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Executive storytelling

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Title:

Project / Program Manager

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration:

Long Term

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communicator across multiple application development efforts (7–8 applications)
• Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, platform, and analytics teams
• Gather updates from development teams and translate into clear status reports, risks, and timelines
• Create executive-ready presentations and dashboards to communicate progress, challenges, and priorities
• Manage roadmaps, dependencies, and risk tracking across initiatives
• Synthesize complex inputs into actionable insights for leadership decision-making
• Support SDLC processes and ensure visibility into development lifecycle milestones
• Leverage data mining and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across programs

Typical Day / Work Environment

• Attend development and technical meetings to collect updates on progress, risks, and blockers
• Build cohesive program-level narratives highlighting milestones, delays, and key decisions
• Develop polished PowerPoint presentations and reporting materials for various stakeholder levels
• Collaborate regularly with development teams, product owners, and senior leadership
• Hybrid environment (3 days onsite in Chicago)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of Project/Program Management experience, ideally supporting software development teams
• Experience working within SDLC / CI/CD environments
• Strong experience managing cross-functional technical initiatives

Technical Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Azure DevOps
• SDLC / CI/CD processes

Preferred / Strongly Desired

• Data mining experience
• Power BI, SQL, and/or Python for data analysis and reporting

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (primary focus of role)
• Ability to simplify complex technical information into clear messaging
• Experience managing multiple concurrent applications or programs
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making
• Executive presentation and storytelling skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background supporting software development or digital product teams
• Proven ability to act as a bridge between technical teams and leadership
• Experience consolidating inputs across multiple teams into a single, cohesive view
• Comfortable driving visibility across large, complex programs