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SMS Staffing Inc is Hiring Immediately for a skilled Program Manager!
Job Title: BEx Program Manager
Job Location: North Chicago, IL, U.S.A. 60064
Job Type: Contract (possible extension or convert to hire)
Pay: Starts at $50.00 an hour
Shift Structure: ONSITE, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
The Role of the Program Manager: Responsible for management and execution of multiple related projects and to identify, lead, and manage continuous improvement projects, incorporating best practices in program management.
- Responsible to design, develop, communicate, and execute detailed project plans to achieve overall program goals;
- Monitor progress and performance against project plans and develop dashboards and reports to communicate progress
- Proactively identify changes in project/program scope and propose appropriate measures to reassess and amend milestones, budget, and timeline.
- Lead, coordinate and/or participate on cross-functional team activities from Concept Phase through implementation;
- Conduct meetings including agenda, presentations, and minutes
- Monitor and present communications demonstrating progress against budget, metrics, and strategic objectives;
- Analyze complex problems including those related to project risks; identify their impact; establish probabilities;
- Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with business and quality standards;
- Identify, lead, and manage continuous improvement projects, incorporating best practices in program management
- Recommend and implement PM strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency;
- Coach and mentor staff on program management skills and tools.
- Assist in idea and feedback capture and cataloging activities
About the Program Manager: The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and PMP certification required
- 3-5 years of experience in complex, technical program / project management
- Extensive knowledge of and competency in project management methodology and processes;
- Knowledge and experience with business excellence methodologies and processes;
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; demonstrated good judgment;
- Ability to be creative in achieving objectives while ensuring compliance to internal and external requirements;
- Ability to utilize commonly accepted project management tools to assist in the development of and adherence to a schedule;
- Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors;
- Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior;
- Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally and in a matrixed environment;
- Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and computer software;
- Ability to prioritize their work tasks;
- Ability to communicate effectively with strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
Benefits: At our client company, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.
Come join the SMS team! It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.
