LEAD PROGRAM MANAGER (COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY)
About the role
Plan and deliver on organization objectives through program development, management of day‑to‑day program operations, and technical execution of programs. Collaborate with Bureau/Department leadership to oversee programs and special initiatives in the development, coordination, submission, and implementation of various strategic plans and performance reports. Manage all aspects of Bureau/Department programs from initiation through closeout. Provide oversight and technical assistance to sub‑recipients or assisted business and development entities. Oversee policy manual development, revisions, and implementations in coordination with functional areas. Coordinate the entry of accomplishment data, project completion, and program closeout data in systems. Provide guidance for others in program management and delegate work, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver on organization objectives through program development, management of day‑to‑day program operations, and technical execution of programs.
- Collaborate with Bureau/Department leadership to oversee programs and special initiatives in the development, coordination, submission, and implementation of various strategic plans and performance reports.
- Manage all aspects of Bureau/Department programs from initiation through closeout.
- Provide oversight and technical assistance to sub‑recipients or assisted business and development entities.
- Oversee policy manual development, revisions, and implementations in coordination with functional areas.
- Coordinate the entry of accomplishment data, project completion, and program closeout data in systems.
- Provide guidance for others in program management and delegate work, as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of program management, project management, or directly related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
- Degrees awarded outside the United States (except U.S. territories and Canada) must be credentialed by an approved NACES or AICE evaluation service.
- If contacted, must produce original required documents (driver’s license, diploma, transcripts, certifications, etc.) within five (5) days of receiving a written offer.
- Veterans’ preference is applied per Cook County policy for honorably discharged veterans with >180 days service or wartime service.
Skills
- Knowledge of planning, policy, and compliance policies, processes, and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in designing and launching new programs, engaging stakeholders, and building internal organizational capacity.
- Skill in communicating verbally and in writing to internal departments and external agencies as appropriate.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to enable collaborative teaming and oversee program work.
- Ability to lead organization objectives through program development, guidance of day‑to‑day operations, and advanced program execution.
- Ability to lead collaborative teaming within and across programs.
- Ability to lead program direction and goal achievement, and manage finances, stakeholders, and governance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Basic term life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Deferred compensation program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Voluntary benefits (including eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program).
- Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Pay
Salary range: $101,509 – $117,778 per year.