Job Title: Project/Program Manager – Finance Initiatives
Location: Chicago IL USA 60606 (Hybrid) 
Duration: 12 Months 
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Project/Program Manager to support key Finance initiatives, including tracking the health and performance of ongoing projects and programs. This role will operate in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance, Digital Technology, and other business units. While initially focused on Finance, the scope may expand to support additional areas.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects and programs within Finance, ensuring alignment with business priorities and ROI expectations.

• Oversee the intake process for new initiatives and ensure proper prioritization and execution.

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, including timelines, budgets, dependencies, and resource requirements.

• Track key milestones, deliverables, and benefits realization to ensure project goals are met.

• Proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies by working with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead regular status reporting and performance updates to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.

• Establish strong governance structures and ensure active stakeholder engagement.

• Support business case development, as well as communication, change management, and training plans.

• Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and coordinate IT implementation from the user perspective.

• Perform other related duties as required.

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Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of solid project/program management experience, preferably within a Fortune 100 or large enterprise environment.

• Proven experience leading multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, with budgets exceeding $2M+.

• Strong understanding of accounting and finance principles.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and navigate matrix environments.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Word).

• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in ambiguous situations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the aviation industry.

• PMP Certification.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet or similar project management tools.

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Additional Notes:

• Hybrid role – must be available to attend on-site meetings/workshops as needed.

• No or minimal business travel required.

• Candidates must successfully complete interviews (initial, panel, and/or leadership).

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential.

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
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: $55.00/hr.