Head of Programme Management

Program Manager
Lake, Illinois
Job Summary
To manage the program and ensure the integration and implementation of the program elements are as per agreed schedule, budget, and quality so as to achieve the strategic intent of the program.
Key Responsibilities

To ensure value creation in the engagement
To manage key Program Partners/Stakeholders interests for smooth integration and implementation of the program and achievement of its objectives.
To manage engagement profitability by managing various variables
To proactively engage with the client to understand the business engagements
To lead, manage, develop, and engage the team
To proactively identify and mitigate risks & issues (including escalations) for delivery of the program
Skill Requirements
Lead end-to-end delivery of projects, handling planning, execution, monitoring, and closure across all phases. Demonstrate expertise in core project management activities: creating project plans and charters, facilitating meetings, and managing stakeholder communications. Oversee project finances, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and alignment with business objectives. Facilitate project meetings with the ability to provide high-level technical clarification, reducing dependency on technical resources. (Preferred, not mandatory) Possess basic familiarity with clinical or statistical domains to better support project context and informed decision-making. Additionally, the Project Manager should prepare and manage the following key project documentation: Project Charter, Detailed Project Plans (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project), Issue and Risk Logs, Action and Decision Logs, Budget Tracking Sheets (Excel or similar tools), Status Reports/Dashboards, JIRA boards/tickets and Confluence pages, Stakeholder Communication Plans, Meeting Minutes/Agendas, and Lessons Learned documentation.
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.