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Program Manager

Spectraforce Technologies
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, North Chicago
Jun 03, 2025
Position: Program Manager Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 6 Months Job Description: Program managers are responsible for overseeing the achievement of larger organizational goals. They coordinate efforts between different projects without managing any one of them. Instead, they lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation. Program managers are highly skilled professionals who help organizations stay on schedule, on spec, and ultimately on an upward trajectory of success and growth. Responsibilities: Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives ?Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders Required: Degree in related discipline (Business Management, Business Administration, etc) or equivalent work experience Project Management Professional (PMP) Significant experience in an advanced management role Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRA FORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the U.S. Our teams in North and Central America and India work to provide talent and project-based staffing solutions for the technology, financial services, life sciences, healthcare, telecom, retail, utilities, and transportation industries. With our experienced sales teams, expert recruiters, and engaging candidate support teams, we simplify staffing for our leading clients and talented candidates, leveraging our proprietary AI recruitment tools to promote diversity and efficiency in the hiring process. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com Benefits: SPECTRA FORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurance plans to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRA FORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRA FORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. Notice to California Applicants: SPECTRA FORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com. LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRA FORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.