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Program Manager - Commercial Services

Apex Systems · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for the management of large, complex programs spanning multiple IT and/or business departments. You will support the initiation, planning, execution, and finalizing of programs and/or projects according to deadlines and budget, which includes coordinating the efforts of team members, contractors, and third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Create a roadmap/plan for multiple related work efforts which roll up into a program-level plan to manage cross-functional teams and project dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Proactively perform risk management and identify issues across functions and inter-dependent efforts.
  • Effectively facilitate meetings with large audiences and/or broad/complex topics.
  • Confidently liaise with program stakeholders at varying levels of the organization, manage expectations, and provide program-level status via strategic dialog, presentations, and written communications.
  • Monitor project financials and recommend budget changes where necessary.
  • Provide oversight across multiple projects to identify and resolve conflicts, resource constraints, and clear critical path.

Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, project management, or related fields.
  • 7 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity including all aspects from project initiation through execution and delivery.

Preferred Skills

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience with Hospitality.
  • Knowledge of Project Management Tools; Smartsheet preferred.
  • Agile delivery/project management-related experience on IT projects.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
  • Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
  • On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
  • Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
  • Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
  • Access to a certified Career Coach.

Job ID: 3046833

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