Job Details

This role can sit in Chicago or Boston

The Program Manager oversees the coordinated execution of multiple projects aligned to client's strategic organizational goals. This role ensures programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget (if applicable) while maintaining high standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Responsibilities include collaborating with PMO leadership to define program objectives, establishing governance structures, managing cross-functional teams, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring risks and issues are effectively addressed.

Key Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Leadership
Planning & Execution Management
Stakeholder & Communication Management
Risk, Issue & Change Control
Resource Coordination
Performance Measurement & Reporting
Process, Quality & Standards
Relationship building within key workstreams

Key Behavioral Expectations

Leadership & Ownership
Communication & Influence
Decision-Making & Judgment
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Adaptability & Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking & Alignment
Quality & Discipline

Minimum Qualifications

5-7 years of relevant work experience in project management
3-5 years of experience as Program manager working with multiple projects under that specific program
Experience in asset management/financial services preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication including an ability to communicate effectively at an executive level
Ability to work collaboratively across distributed workforce
Exhibit good judgment skills on when to seek guidance and when to escalate risks and issues
Experience with Waterfall and Agile project management (Scrum methodology preferred)
PMI Portfolio Management Professional and/or PMP Project Management Professional certification required
PGMP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Project Management Fundamentals
Risk Management
Financial Management
Communication
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Stakeholder Management
Organizational Skills
ChatGPT and Co-Pilot
Decision Making
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Continuous Learning

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