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Program Manager III

KellyMitchell Group · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
Information Technology$55–$65/hrContract

Job Summary

About the role

The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex project information into executive-ready presentations and status reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an integrated master program plan, including milestones, dependencies, critical path activities, and cross-functional handoffs
  • Establish and manage program risk and issue registers, including mitigation planning, ownership tracking, and escalation processes
  • Consolidate updates from multiple workstreams into executive-level status reports and dashboards
  • Standardize reporting metrics, templates, governance routines, and program documentation across teams
  • Identify and manage cross-workstream dependencies, execution risks, and timeline impacts while driving issue resolution
  • Create executive-ready PowerPoint presentations and leadership materials for weekly reviews, governance meetings, and steering committees
  • Facilitate governance forums by coordinating agendas, tracking action items, documenting decisions, and ensuring follow-through

Requirements

  • 7+ years of program management, PMO, or portfolio management experience within complex, cross-functional environments
  • Strong expertise in program governance, risk management, issue tracking, dependency management, and escalation processes
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills with experience developing executive-level presentations and reporting materials
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
  • Experience consolidating large volumes of project information into concise executive summaries and status reports
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

  • PMP certification or similar project/program management certification
  • Cybersecurity-related certifications or experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives
  • Experience facilitating Steering Committees (SteerCos), executive reviews, or governance forums
  • Experience supporting enterprise-wide transformation programs or strategic initiatives
  • Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies for meeting documentation and action tracking
  • Experience standardizing reporting frameworks, governance processes, and performance metrics across multiple teams

Skills

  • Highly structured and disciplined approach to managing complex programs and competing priorities
  • Strong business judgment with the ability to distill complex information into actionable executive insights
  • Proactive and accountable, with the ability to drive follow-up and resolution across stakeholders
  • Effective relationship builder capable of influencing and coordinating across cross-functional teams
  • Polished communicator with strong executive presence and presentation capabilities

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
  • Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
  • 401(k) Offered

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $55.00 and $65.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

About KellyMitchell

We are a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We are passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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