Key Responsibilities
Plan, lead, and manage programs consisting of multiple interconnected projects
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and KPIs
Monitor project progress, manage interdependencies, and ensure alignment with strategic goals
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issues, and drive mitigation plans
Track budgets, timelines, and resources across programs
Report program status and outcomes to senior leadership and other stakeholders
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
Ensure documentation, compliance, and alignment with PMO standards
Promote Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate
Drive continuous improvement across teams and program practices
Requirements
10 years of experience in project/program management, preferably in tech-driven environments
Proven success managing complex programs with cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of program governance, change management, and business process optimization
Proficiency in tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Asana, or Smartsheet
Excellent leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Strong written and verbal communication with executive reporting experience
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 56,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 196,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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