Senior Program Lead - Housing & Homelessness (Hybrid)

Cook County Co-op; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time

Job summary

Cook County Offices in Chicago seeks a seasoned program manager to plan, implement, and oversee cross-department initiatives and grant-funded housing planning. You will guide day-to-day program operations, coordinate with leadership, and ensure timely performance reporting and closeout.

The role requires five years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree or higher, and strong written and verbal communication to engage stakeholders across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Five years of program or project management experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required.
• International degrees must be credentialed per US standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver on organization objectives through program development and management of day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to oversee programs, plans, performance reports, and implementation.
• Oversee policy manual development and data entry of program accomplishments.
• Provide guidance for others in program management and delegate work as needed.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Confidential information handling

Leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cook County Offices in Chicago seeks a seasoned program manager to plan, implement, and oversee cross-department initiatives and grant-funded housing planning. You will guide day-to-day program operations, coordinate with leadership, and ensure timely performance reporting and closeout.

The role requires five years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree or higher, and strong written and verbal communication to engage stakeholders across offices.