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