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Program Manager

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, North Chicago
Sep 15, 2025
Position: Program Manager Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 2 days/week) Duration: 6 Months Responsibilities: Project level: Responsible management/execution of project(s)/ programs assigned Manage scope, issues, risks, and critical path activities thru a partnership multiple workgroups Establish governance and actively engage key stakeholders Create and manage integrated project schedule, budget, constraints, and dependencies Ensure deliverables, milestones, and benefits are met Work with business to help drive adoption thru process and procedures for DT related projects Proactively manage key project activities, resource requirements, and projects interdependencies Report the performance of projects/programs to the project team, stakeholders, and leadership Ability to adapt/tailor presentation to the audience Perform other tasks as assigned Top 5 Core Skills (Must-Haves) Executive Presence & Communication - Able to confidently present to senior leadership and influence stakeholders. Presentation & Documentation - Skilled in creating PowerPoint decks, reports, and executive updates that resonate with both business and technical audiences. Financial Management - Strong experience managing cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts across multiple projects. Program/Portfolio Oversight - Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and risks are well managed. Airline / Airport Operations Experience - Previous exposure in aviation industry, especially airport operations (either IT systems or field ops) Nice-to-Have Skills / Certifications Agile training/certification (CSM, SAFe, PSPO) - to better align with delivery teams. PMP certification - a plus but not mandatory.