at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in WaukeganNorth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote)
Duration: 5 months
Job Summary:
Program managers are responsible for overseeing the achievement of larger organizational goals. They coordinate efforts between different projects without managing any one of them. Instead, they lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. Program managers are highly skilled professionals who help organizations stay on schedule, on spec, and ultimately on an upward trajectory of success and growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
Qualifications:
Degree in related discipline (Business Management, Business Administration, ect) or equivalent work experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) Significant experience in an advanced management role
Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
