Program Manager

Our client is seeking a high-impact Program Manager with experience moving on‑prem applications to the cloud (AWS).

This is a long‑term contract opportunity that is hybrid to downtown Chicago.

• Leads large‑scale transformation initiatives across a diverse portfolio of strategic programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and executive priorities.
• Partners closely with executive leadership to define and drive enterprise‑wide change efforts, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution.
• Utilizes both Waterfall and Agile methodologies to manage complex, cross‑functional projects and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Oversees the planning and execution of high‑impact initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Establishes and maintains governance frameworks to support executive‑level decision‑making, prioritization, and conflict resolution across the portfolio.
• Provides strategic guidance and subject matter expertise during project initiation and planning, including defining objectives, benefits, scope, and financial tracking.
• Leads financial oversight for all transformation efforts, ensuring accurate tracking of budgets, forecasts, and benefit realization across the portfolio.

• Proven experience leading enterprise‑wide transformation programs.
• Expert knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies.
• Strong track record of coordinating with executive stakeholders and driving strategic alignment.
• Experience managing financials across large, complex portfolios.