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MCLI Technologies lists this Technical IT Program Manager - Hybrid Chicago opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technical IT Program Manager - Hybrid Chicago
A Fortune 1000 organization is modernizing its technology portfolio to unify client platforms, accelerate onboarding, and strengthen governance across IT, Product, and Operations. We are seeking a hands-on Program Manager to oversee large-scale, cross-functional initiatives spanning migrations, integrations, containerization, and AI adoption within a multi-year transformation roadmap.
This role is ideal for a leader who can operate comfortably at both strategic and tactical levels stabilizing programs during leadership transitions, building delivery discipline, and driving measurable results across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities:
Own delivery of enterprise programs across migrations, onboarding, distributed systems, integrations, and AI pilots.
Manage cross-functional dependencies among IT, Product, Operations, and Compliance.
Define governance structure, steering cadence, and program KPIs (velocity, cost, quality).
Standardize delivery tools, RAID management, and reporting for PMO visibility.
Lead vendor coordination, risk mitigation, and executive communication.
Mentor project managers and elevate delivery maturity.
Partner with senior stakeholders (CTO, CPO, VP IT, VP Ops) to ensure alignment with business goals.
Qualifications:
10+ years managing enterprise-level, multi-stream programs.
Demonstrated success delivering IT transformations, ERP/CRM implementations, or cloud migrations.
Proven experience managing onshore/offshore hybrid teams.
Familiarity with ISO 22301 (continuity) and ISO 27001 (security/governance) frameworks.
Strong Agile/Hybrid methodology experience; PMP, PgMP, or SAFe preferred.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
Soft Skills:
Operates with radical transparency and ownership.
Capable of turning ambiguity into structure and progress.
Builds credibility quickly across technical and business teams.
Success Metrics:
95% of programs delivered within schedule and budget variance.
Measurable improvement in cross-department collaboration and communication.
Establishment of repeatable governance practices and delivery cadence.
Required Skills:
Management Skills Adoption Project Delivery Operations ERP Compliance Transparency Milestones CRM Soft Skills Accountability Agile Stakeholder Management Onboarding Reviews Metrics Government Analytics Automation Integration Oracle Documentation Finance Planning Business Project Management Communication Management
Salary Package: $175,000.00 - 190,000.00 (US Dollar)
Package Details:
Engagement Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire Duration: 12+ months with renewal options tied to portfolio phases. Location: Hybrid Chicago metro (23 days onsite per week during key delivery cycles).
Compensation:
Contract Rate: $110-$135/hour (DOE)
Conversion Target: $175K-$190K base + performance incentives
Benefits (via MCLI):
Health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match after 6 months
PTO accrual after 6 months
Certification reimbursement (PMP, SAFe, AI Leadership, etc.)
Why This Role:
Partner directly with executive leadership during transformation.
Shape delivery structure for an evolving PMO and technology portfolio.
Drive visible impact across migrations, onboarding, and modernization efforts.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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