Program Manager

Program Manager IV - Digital GovernanceLocation: Chicago, Illinois (Remote)Role OverviewProgram managers are responsible for overseeing the achievement of larger organizational goals. They coordinate efforts between different projects without managing any one of them. Instead, they lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. Program managers are skilled professionals who help organizations stay on schedule, on spec, and on an upward trajectory of success and growth.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity.Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.Required QualificationsEducation: Degree in a related discipline (such as Business Management or Business Administration) or equivalent work experience.Experience: Significant experience in an advanced management role (greater than 8 years of experience).Technical Skills: Proficiency with Word and an outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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