Project/Program Manager IT 5

Role: Project/Program Manager IT 5
Location: Chicago, IL (Preferred) or Peoria, IL
Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week onsite; must be willing to transition to 5 days/week onsite if required)

Let’s create our future together at The AES Group!

About The AES Group:
The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that have the greatest positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies. 

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager IT 5 to join our Digital Application Program Management team. This is a senior-level individual contributor role responsible for leading large-scale software development programs and driving alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise software development programs.
• Manage project planning, execution, budgets, schedules, risks, and communications.
• Develop project charters and ensure alignment among cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate Agile software development teams across Engineering, Product Management, and Business units.
• Manage multiple complex initiatives while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Drive executive reporting, project governance, and strategic planning.
• Facilitate decision-making across matrix organizations.
• Track project health using Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project, and reporting tools.
• Support organizational change management and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams located in the U.S., India, and Slovakia.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
• 8+ years of Project/Program Management experience leading enterprise software development projects.
• Strong experience managing cross-functional Agile software engineering teams.
• Experience creating project charters, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, and governance documentation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Azure DevOps and Confluence.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience leading large enterprise initiatives and organizational change.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Change Management Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Experience with eCommerce or Digital Platform projects
• Power BI experience
• Knowledge of VisionLink, telematics, fleet management, or connected products
• Experience working within Fortune 500 enterprise environments

Required Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to lead cross-functional matrix teams without direct authority
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Preferred Background
Candidates with experience supporting enterprise digital platforms, connected products, software engineering organizations, and large Agile programs are highly preferred.