Job Title: Program Manager Duration: 11 Months with the possibility of extension Location: Chicago, IL - MUST be onsite 3 days per week
Experience Level: Level 3
Qualifications (must have's):
Have outstanding communication skills, written, verbal and inter-personal, with a strong ability to convey complex ideas with ease.
Have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experienced in organizing team learning and fun activities to build teamwork.
Have a passion for creating a positive work culture.
Adapt to changing requirements, comfortable with ambiguity and have a distinct passion for resolving inefficiencies and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Relentless focus on getting things done, whether it is a strategic initiative or a tactical task.
Excellent at managing many initiatives/requests at the same time.
Self-motivated, proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Have proven ability to work successfully with all organizational levels.
Experience with overseeing budgets and providing valuable insights and recommendations to ensure the team stays on budget.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of professional work experience in software development.
Task and Responsibilities:
Craft and edit stakeholder reports for C-level executives and other senior leaders.
Establish operational metrics / OKRs (e.g., financials, workforce), unlocking opportunities to enhance efficiency and quality.
Develop and manage internal communication strategy, including leadership messages, updates on key initiatives and progress toward organizational goals.
Provide financial oversight for several budgets, $28 million group expense budget and a $5-$10 million technology debt capital budget.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their challenges and support their needs, fostering productive relationships.
Partner with Directors to respond to many enterprise requests (e.g., training opportunities, intern requests, recognition programs, dashboards, etc.).
Operate as a change agent for the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, standards, tools and policies.
Lead project manager community of practice within the group.
Lead monthly learning series for all WM tech employees, selecting and coaching presenters to demonstrate their applications, technology architecture and business value.
Plan and support leadership offsite meetings, townhall meetings, innovation programs, etc.
Research, recommend, and implement a knowledge management strategy leveraging Teams, Confluence and SharePoint, to enhance information sharing across teams.
Recommend, encourage, and organize team-building activities.
Nice to have:
Tech savvy, with experience using collaboration, project management and time-tracking applications like Teams, Confluence, Sharepoint, Clarity PPM, Azure Boards.
Have experience with Agile methodology/delivery.
Consulting experience with large companies such as Accenture, EY, PWC, etc.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $65.00/hr.
