Technical Program Manager

Jobtailor

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago seeks a Program Manager to lead strategic digital product initiatives, GenAI platforms, and enterprise transformations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across functions and geographies, translating business goals into actionable roadmaps and delivery strategies.

The role requires strong experience in software lifecycle, agile practices, and governance, with a track record of influencing executives and delivering measurable value.

Qualifications

Experience leading complex technology programs or digital transformations
Experience delivering enterprise-scale software, cloud, data, AI, or digital product initiatives
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile delivery, architecture principles, and platform ecosystems
Experience with GenAI, advanced analytics, data platforms, or machine learning solutions
Experience managing external system integrators and technology vendors
Experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise governance processes
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills

Responsibilities

Assist with end-to-end delivery of strategically important digital products and transformation initiatives, GenAI solutions, platforms, and innovation programs
Support complex enterprise programs spanning multiple business functions, geographies, and technology domains
Translate business goals into executable technical roadmaps and delivery strategies
Drive prioritization, sequencing, funding discussions, and value realization planning
Support delivery planning from discovery through deployment and value realization
Establish and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements
Partner with engineering and architecture teams to validate solution approaches and technical feasibility
Lead technical design reviews and execution planning
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational requirements
Build partnerships with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and technology teams
Communicate program status, risks, decisions, and value delivery to senior leadership
Manage program budgets, vendor engagements, and investment plans
Establish KPIs, success criteria, and outcome measurement frameworks

Skills

GenAI

Enterprise-scale software

Cross-functional leadership

Software development lifecycle

Agile delivery

Platform ecosystems

Vendor management

Executive stakeholder management

Communication & influence

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Advanced Analytics Tools

Vendor Management Systems

Job description

Assist with end-to-end delivery of strategically important digital products and transformation initiatives, GenAI solutions, platforms, and innovation programs
Support complex enterprise programs spanning multiple business functions, geographies, and technology domains
Translate business goals into executable technical roadmaps and delivery strategies
Drive prioritization, sequencing, funding discussions, and value realization planning
Support delivery planning from discovery through deployment and value realization
Establish and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements
Partner with engineering and architecture teams to validate solution approaches and technical feasibility
Lead technical design reviews and execution planning
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational requirements
Build partnerships with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and technology teams
Communicate program status, risks, decisions, and value delivery to senior leadership
Manage program budgets, vendor engagements, and investment plans
Establish KPIs, success criteria, and outcome measurement frameworks

Requirements

Experience leading complex technology programs or digital transformations
Experience delivering enterprise-scale software, cloud, data, AI, or digital product initiatives
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile delivery, architecture principles, and platform ecosystems
Experience with GenAI, advanced analytics, data platforms, or machine learning solutions
Experience managing external system integrators and technology vendors
Experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise governance processes
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex technology programs and digital transformations, with a strong focus on delivering enterprise-scale software and GenAI solutions. Capable of translating business goals into actionable technical roadmaps while managing stakeholder relationships and program budgets.

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