EEOC

Strategic Program Manager

EEOC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $104,000 - $156,000 per year

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About the role

  • Responsible for delivery of very large, complex programs including groups of inter-related projects targeted to meet one or more key company strategic business goal(s).
  • Accountable for establishing project/program management framework, tracking progress, managing risk, and controlling change in order to ensure delivery that meets time, cost and quality objectives.
  • Understands Portfolio priorities and drives successful business outcomes within the program and aligned projects per aligned priorities.
  • Manage all aspects of multiple interrelated projects within the program to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic business objectives.
  • Align project/program plans and interdependencies to ensure Program Roadmap success and Resources capacity.
  • Performs program level governance review of all associated project to ensure they are tracking to be on time, within budget, and defect free to ensure customer value commitment.
  • Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress, proactively works with project teams mitigating risk and effective issue resolution across program.
  • Establishing best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature and improve effectiveness in support of meeting business objectives.
  • Coach/Mentor other PMO team members on policies and procedures and best practices.
  • Supports all internal and externally driven audits of projects within program.
  • Engages cross project interdependency scheduling to ensure project interdependencies are documented and tracked including defining critical program level milestones within each project for visibility.
  • Provides effective leadership and coaching to all stakeholders ensuring effective delivery of project/program outcomes in terms of cost, schedule, budget and quality.
  • Creates and maintains master program plan for all active aligned projects and status reporting regarding program level milestones, success criteria, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, effectively communicating including executive leadership.
  • Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements

  • Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management and/or Computer Science or related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related certifications or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 8 or more years of related experience in program management
  • Demonstrated program management experience and people leadership and mentorship in business and technical environments
  • Experience in financial institutions or similarly regulatory industries and/or software development processes with background in the data processing environment, application systems, and communication systems.
  • Ability to handle multiple complex projects within program / programs, to work independently, have excellent follow-up, and meet tight deadlines for deliverables.
  • Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and be able to deal effectively with ambiguity and constant change
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills to interact proficiently with executive leadership, staff and vendors
  • Highly engaged, self-starter with ability to balance achieving business results, fostering collaboration and influencing business strategies
  • Proactive in identifying and driving process improvements and documenting efficiency gains within the organization
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology and tools.
  • Background and drug screen.
Benefits
  • Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
  • Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologySystem Development Life Cycle (SDLC)risk managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsfinancial analysischange management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationindependenceadaptabilityproactive approachtime managementfollow-up
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science