Position: Program Manager
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 2 days/week) (Willis Tower with a possibility of travel to Houston)
Duration: 6 Months
 
Responsibilities:
Project level:

• Responsible management/execution of project(s)/ programs assigned
• Manage scope, issues, risks, and critical path activities thru a partnership multiple workgroups
• Establish governance and actively engage key stakeholders
• Create and manage integrated project schedule, budget, constraints, and dependencies
• Ensure deliverables, milestones, and benefits are met
• Work with business to help drive adoption thru process and procedures for DT related projects
• Proactively manage key project activities, resource requirements, and projects interdependencies
• Report the performance of projects/programs to the project team, stakeholders, and leadership
• Ability to adapt/tailor presentation to the audience
• Perform other tasks as assigned

At the DT Development level:

• Manage overall portfolio by ensure the prioritization of projects, program and portfolio
• Properly management the allocation of resources
• Support Development Team and director as assigned

Required:

• 8+ years experience of project management (with 6+ years managing DT projects via Agile project management)
• Experience and knowledge in Enterprise Finance Applications - ERP, Finance, Data Analytics.
• 4+ Years of Agile Project Management, with at least 2+ years experience with Agile Project Portfolio governance and management
• Led cross-functional complex projects/programs greater than $2M+
• Highly organized, strong management skills, and ability to multi-task competing priorities
• Excellent active listening skills and self-awareness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations
• Ability to conform to shifting demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred:

• Aviation industry experience
• Finance background
• Project Management certifications (PMP/Green Belt/LSS)
• Agile/scrum certifications (CSM/PSPO)

Top 5 Skill sets:

• Finance Projects
• Agile Project Management and Portfolio Management
• Enterprise Finance Applications - ERP, Finance, Data Analytics - Work experience at a large enterprise
• Can handle multiple projects , Stay on top of timelines, budget, and risk
• Strong Written and Verbal Skills, Executive presence

Skills or certifications:

• Agile Certs – SAFE, Scrum Master etc.
• Agile portfolio management

 
 
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: $ 70.00/hr.