Overview
Hybrid
$60 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
API
API Management
SOW
Finance
Forecasting
Kong
Job Details
Position: Technical Program Manager API Integration (Kong)
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote possible with monthly travel; CST hours)
Duration: 12+ months (through May 2026, likely extension, possible CTH)
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote possible with monthly travel; CST hours)
Duration: 12+ months (through May 2026, likely extension, possible CTH)
Job Summary:
Seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead a large enterprise-wide integration of Kong API management platform. This role will focus on program execution, stakeholder management, vendor oversight, and ensuring successful delivery across a multi-team environment.
Seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead a large enterprise-wide integration of Kong API management platform. This role will focus on program execution, stakeholder management, vendor oversight, and ensuring successful delivery across a multi-team environment.
Must-have:
- Experience with API management platforms (Kong highly preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Project management in Agile/Hybrid Agile-Waterfall environments
- Vendor management (SOW, procurement, finance)
- Budgeting and forecasting experience
- Cloud/infrastructure and CI/CD familiarity
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage enterprise-wide Kong integration program
- Coordinate cross-functional teams of PMs and project coordinators
- Drive project planning, execution, and reporting using Agile/Hybrid methods
- Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and deliverables
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
- Communicate program updates and risks to leadership and stakeholders
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