Project / Program Manager

Job Title:
Project / Program Manager

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration:
Long Term

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary communicator across multiple application development efforts (7–8 applications)

Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, platform, and analytics teams

Gather updates from development teams and translate into clear status reports, risks, and timelines

Create executive-ready presentations and dashboards to communicate progress, challenges, and priorities

Manage roadmaps, dependencies, and risk tracking across initiatives

Synthesize complex inputs into actionable insights for leadership decision-making

Support SDLC processes and ensure visibility into development lifecycle milestones

Leverage data mining and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across programs

Typical Day / Work Environment

Attend development and technical meetings to collect updates on progress, risks, and blockers

Build cohesive program-level narratives highlighting milestones, delays, and key decisions

Develop polished PowerPoint presentations and reporting materials for various stakeholder levels

Collaborate regularly with development teams, product owners, and senior leadership

Hybrid environment (3 days onsite in Chicago)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of Project/Program Management experience, ideally supporting software development teams

Experience working within SDLC / CI/CD environments

Strong experience managing cross-functional technical initiatives

Technical Skills
Required

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)

Azure DevOps

SDLC / CI/CD processes

Preferred / Strongly Desired

Data mining experience

Power BI, SQL, and/or Python for data analysis and reporting

Core Competencies

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (primary focus of role)

Ability to simplify complex technical information into clear messaging

Experience managing multiple concurrent applications or programs

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for decision-making

Executive presentation and storytelling skills

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background supporting software development or digital product teams

Proven ability to act as a bridge between technical teams and leadership

Experience consolidating inputs across multiple teams into a single, cohesive view

Comfortable driving visibility across large, complex programs

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