Program Manager Finance & Agile Portfolio

Overview

On Site
$60 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
Aviation
Budget
Collaboration
Communication
Enterprise Resource Planning
Program Management
Portfolio Management
Presentations
Risk Management
Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Cost Control
Data Analysis
Finance
Management
PMBOK
Leadership
PMO

Job Details

Position: Program Manager Finance & Agile Portfolio
Location: Chicago, IL

Job Summary:
We are seeking a senior-level Program Manager with a strong background in finance-related programs and Agile portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of experience managing complex enterprise initiatives, strong executive presence, and proven ability to oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost control for programs exceeding $2M. This role requires cross-functional leadership, executive reporting, and delivery of enterprise-scale finance and ERP initiatives.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 8+ years of Program Management experience across multiple enterprise initiatives

  • Strong executive presence, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and cost control ($2M+)

  • Experience with Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Agile Portfolio Management)

  • Enterprise finance applications (ERP, Finance, Data Analytics)

  • Executive-level reporting and presentations

Preferred:

  • PMO background with governance experience

  • Airline/Aviation industry program management

  • Agile certifications (SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, etc.)

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage large, enterprise-wide programs with multiple workstreams

  • Oversee financial governance: budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

  • Facilitate Agile portfolio governance and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy

  • Deliver executive-level updates and presentations to senior leadership

  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Finance, and Business teams

  • Ensure timely delivery and risk mitigation across multiple projects/programs

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