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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12174999 IT Program Manager V
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT Program Manager V
for an opportunity in Chicago, IL - Addison, TX!
Position Title IT Program Manager V
Location: Chicago, IL - Addison, TX!
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward
will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months.
Job Type: CONTRACT, HYBRID
Pay Range: \$60/hr - \$65/hr on W2
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to
factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does
not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid
time off, per diem, etc.).
Requirements:
Responsible for establishing and managing projects to collectively
deliver desired business outcomes. Project managers lead a variety of
different types of projects utilizing several different methodologies
including large scale application development, systems integration,
operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and
infrastructure upgrade and deployments. Project managers may manage
multiple projects and may have end to end responsibility for the work
effort and may lead both technology and non-technology initiatives.
Project Manager will also be responsible for project financials partner
closely with Line of Business Change Management teams to provide updates
on technology deliverables.
This person is responsible for end-to-end technology delivery of the
assigned project and is the primary point of escalation for technology
issues. Drives overall technology execution and manages line of business
stakeholder relationships and acts as their advocate throughout the life
of the project.
Plans, organizes, monitors and controls projects using appropriate tools
and techniques to ensure efficient and effective project completion.
Develop and socialize potential risk mitigation strategies. Effectively
communicates with managers, peers and business partners on deliverables,
timelines and support needed. Partners with the business to develop and
transition plans, including ongoing success measures, to sustain the
change. Responsible for financials and project documents. Strong project
management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet
deadlines.
Required Skills
* Strong Project Management skills with ability to lead a team and
drive to results
* Strong Change Management skills/experience
* Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Must possess analytical and problem solving skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Excellent time management and prioritization skills
* Strong project financial management skills
* Guides projects through all phases, ensuring required standards and
processes are followed, required documents are completed, and required
tracking systems are kept updated
* Develops and manages to project plan
* Identifies, assigns, tracks, escalates, and resolves issues
* Schedules and facilitates regular meetings to review progress and
status, and ad hoc topical meetings; formulates agendas and documents
minutes, action items. etc.
* Ability to provide project status on deliverables or escalate issues
to sr. leaders and executives
* Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) proficient
* 7+ years of end to end project management experience
* Agile Certification needed
* Agile Scrum master or RTE
Desired Skills
* Bachelor\'s degree
* PMP Certification a plus
* Familiarity with SAFe 4.0 (or higher)
* Experience working in a financial industry would be a plus
* Jira/Atlassian experienc a plus
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package
including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision,
employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term
disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional
service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and
execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a
Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and
digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in
Hyderabad, India, BCforward\'s 6,000 consultants support more than 225
clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies
transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of
People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our
professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for
more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values ha