Head of Programme Management

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent. Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Abdul at View phone number on click.appcast.io Title: Program Manager (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension) Location: On-site at Chicago, IL 60603 HYBRID - 4 Days onsite a week Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5 hours per day Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate a complex program consisting of parallel workstreams. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment across teams, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and delivering the program on time, within scope, and within budget. The Program Manager will act as the central point of governance, communication, and execution oversight. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership and Governance Own end-to-end delivery of the program spanning parallel workstreams Define and implement program governance structure, cadence, and reporting Establish program roadmap, milestones, and success metrics Ensure alignment with organizational strategy and business outcomes Workstream Coordination Coordinate across parallel workstream leads to ensure integrated execution Manage interdependencies, sequencing, and resource conflicts Facilitate cross-team collaboration and decision-making Track progress and ensure consistency in delivery standards Planning and Execution Develop and maintain integrated program plan and timeline Monitor execution against milestones and KPIs Ensure adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards Drive issue resolution and remove blockers Risk and Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks Maintain RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log Escalate critical issues to stakeholders with mitigation strategies Stakeholder Management Engage senior leadership and key stakeholders regularly Provide transparent status reporting and executive updates Align business and technical teams on priorities and outcomes Financial and Resource Management Manage program budget and track financial performance Ensure optimal allocation of resources across workstreams Forecast resource needs and adjust as required Communication and Reporting Create executive dashboards and status reports Run program steering committee meetings Ensure clear and consistent communication across all levels Required Qualifications 8 12 years of experience in program/project management Proven experience managing large, complex programs with multiple workstreams (5 preferred) Strong understanding of program governance and delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) Experience managing cross-functional teams (business technology) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and ambiguity Preferred Qualifications PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification Experience in enterprise transformation programs (e.g., cloud, digital, ERP) Familiarity with tools like Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar Key Skills Program planning and execution Dependency management Strategic thinking Conflict resolution Executive communication Data-driven decision-making Success Metrics On-time and on-budget program delivery Effective coordination across all parallel workstreams Reduction of risks and issues over time Stakeholder satisfaction and alignment Achievement of defined business outcomes About us: DivIHN, the IT Asset Performance Services organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. Program Planning and Execution, Dependency Management, Conflict Resolution