Program Manager

Hybrid in Chicago, IL, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
24 Months
No Travel Required
Remote
$55 - $60/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Asana
  • Budget
  • Budget Management
  • Business Administration
  • Change Management
  • Dashboard
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Fluency
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-making
  • Macros
  • Finance
  • JIRA
  • KPI
  • Negotiations
  • Leadership
  • PRINCE2
  • MBA
  • Product Marketing
  • Management
  • Project Implementation
  • Matrix Management
  • PMP
  • Resource Allocation
  • Program Management
  • Roadmaps
  • Project Management
  • Reporting
  • Return On Investment
  • Workflow
  • Scrum
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Trend Analysis

Summary

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Program Manager to oversee, coordinate, and align multiple interconnected projects across the organization. Unlike a project manager who focuses on individual deliverables, you will maintain a big-picture view—ensuring our suite of initiatives collectively drives long-term business value, stays optimized on resource allocation, and directly supports our core strategic goals.

The ideal candidate is a master of matrix management, an exceptional cross-functional communicator, and someone who thrives on turning strategic ambiguity into execution roadmaps.


Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Execution

·         Define overarching program goals, success metrics (KPIs), and high-level roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

·         Map, track, and manage complex interdependencies and resource constraints across multiple simultaneous projects.

·         Drive change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of new organizational initiatives.


Stakeholder Management & Communication

·         Serve as the primary bridge between project execution teams and executive leadership (C-suite).

·         Synthesize vast amounts of project data into concise executive summaries, dashboard reports, and performance updates.

·         Influence without direct authority to align cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Product, Marketing, Operations) toward shared milestones.

 

Financial & Risk Governance

·         Develop, allocate, and oversee macro budgets across the entire program portfolio to maximize ROI.

·         Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate macro risks or systemic bottlenecks before they impact project timelines.

·         Establish program governance, reporting frameworks, and automated workflows to streamline delivery.


Requirements & Qualifications

·         Experience: 5+ years of experience in project/program management, with at least 2+ years leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives or managing a portfolio of projects.

·         Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. (Master''s or MBA is a plus).

·         Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), Scrum Master (CSM), or PRINCE2.

·         Software Fluency: Deep proficiency with portfolio and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet).

Core Competencies:

·         Strong financial literacy and budget management skills.

·         Exceptional conflict-resolution and cross-functional negotiation skills.

·         Data-driven decision-making with experience in trend analysis and reporting.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91163556
  • Position Id: 9005640
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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John Kumar

Recruiter @ kjohn@samrusystems.com
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