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A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$141,881 / year median in Illinois
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Program Manager at PTR Global Program Manager at PTR Global in Franklin Park, Illinois Posted in about 12 hours ago.
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full-time Program Manager - Enterprise Programs Chicago Illinois Job Summary Looking for Project Program/Portfolio Manager with experience in enterprise 3rd party capabilities, supply chain, automation, change management.
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security score card, Titan, black kite, safe (or similar tools) We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee strategic programs and ensure successful delivery across multiple projects and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership, manage program priorities, budgets, risks, and timelines, and ensure initiatives align with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain program strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational objectives. Oversee multiple project teams and coordinate cross-project activities to achieve program goals. Partner with project sponsors, project managers, cross-functional teams, and external vendors. Define program scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines. Manage program budgets and ensure initiatives deliver against established business objectives. Identify and manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities. Develop program assessment processes to measure performance, quality, and effectiveness. Prepare program status reports and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders. Coordinate resources and delegate responsibilities across projects to maximize productivity. Apply change management principles to support successful program implementation and adoption. Ensure programs maintain organizational standards for quality, performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field , or equivalent experience. PMP certification required/preferred. Significant experience in an advanced program/project management role. Strong experience managing multiple projects or workstreams within a larger program. Exceptional leadership, facilitation, communication, time management, and organizational skills. Strong understanding of change management principles and performance evaluation processes . Ability to manage competing priorities, budgets, risks, and deadlines effectively. Top 5 Must-Have Skills Program Management / Program Leadership Project & Cross-Functional Team Management Budget, Risk & Resource Management PMP /
Project Management Change Management & Stakeholder Management Job Details Location:
Chicago, IL Work Arrangement:
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Job Type:
Contract / Contract-to-Hire