Project/Program Manager

Note:

Location: Peoria, Chicago, Dallas Hybrid work model ( 3x days a week as of now, however this could change at any point, so we need candidates who CAN and WILL work in office 5x days a week when required/ Client Hub

C2C: Yes

Duration: Long Term

Visa: No OPT and CPT

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

As an IT Project/Program Manager, you will work with the Application Program Management Team of Client Digital and manage project teams to build software solutions that integrate common services across our application portfolio and other enterprise systems used by Client customers and dealers.

The integration of applications with various Digital Platform capabilities that are built on the latest technologies by adopting industry’s best architecture patterns, security best practices etc. are critical for application’s success and its adoption.

Typical task breakdown:

The IT Project/Program Manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the IT Project/Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of project team members.

The IT Project/Program Manager will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall project plan and budget. Support various project teams and obtain/provide a variety of information starting at concept stage and continuing through prototype, pilot, implementation and follow-up stages of various projects.

Develop and produce project management schedules. Use professional project management tools and techniques to manage reporting, tracking charts, checklist, and project scheduling software and to delegate appropriately.

Manage change and take active leadership in timely decision making. Manage schedules that reflect detailed information related to the changes, including effected components and functions, timelines for various stages of project completion, cost, etc.

Will work with the individual team members from multiple functional disciplines and customers to establish completion dates. Monitor progress of projects, discusses problems with affected areas, assures appropriate personnel are informed of problem and steps are in place to meet schedules.

Depending on nature of problems, expected to recommend possible solutions and alternatives.

Interaction with team:

Working with product owners (both engineering and technical) for each project.

Managing multiple teams, working with multifunctional team members across the business and engineering.

Working on 2-3 projects at a given time.

Volume: varies from 8 – 10 projects annually, or based on agile sprint frequency

Complexity: challenging to very challenging

Work environment:

Working with product owners (both engineering and technical) for each project

Managing multiple teams, working with multifunctional team members across the business and engineering.

Working on 2-3 projects at a given time.

Volume: varies from 8 – 10 projects annually, or based on agile sprint frequency

Complexity: challenging to very challenging

Education & Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred but not required.

PMI or PMP certification preferred not required.

Minimum of 8+ years experience required for both Bachelors and Masters degree.

Required Technical Skills

Knowledge of software development processes, quality control, costs and other techniques.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Required Soft Skills

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:

If location is not on resume, they will be DQ

If candidate does not live in area, but are open to relocate on their own dime, please state that clearly on the resume.