> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1753855-program-manager-project-program-manager-it-4](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1753855-program-manager-project-program-manager-it-4). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Manager (Project/Program Manager IT 4) - **Company:** The Aes Group, Inc - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, Microsoft Azure, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Figma - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/65d43566-d8c7-448c-bf95-60ea0e2e5b29 ## About the Role This is not strictly a UX Program Management role. Candidates with strong software development program management experience are highly encouraged to apply. Experience managing UX teams is not required. The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, influences without direct authority, and successfully delivers complex software development programs involving multiple stakeholders., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. * 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience. * Minimum 6 years leading large-scale Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) projects. * Proven experience managing enterprise software development programs from initiation through delivery. Required Skills Program & Project Management * Enterprise Program Management * Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) * Resource Planning * Risk & Issue Management * Dependency Management * Project Scheduling * Communication Planning * Cross-functional Program Delivery Leadership * Strong operational leadership * Ability to influence without direct authority * Excellent stakeholder management * Outstanding communication and collaboration skills * Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments * Strong organizational and prioritization skills * High attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Technical & Methodology * Agile and Waterfall methodologies * Product Development Lifecycle * Software Development Programs Required Tools Must Have * Azure DevOps Preferred (Can Be Learned) * Figma * Confluence * Aha! Preferred Experience * Software development programs supporting e-commerce platforms * Product development organizations * Engineering and Platform teams * Enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives * Process improvement and operational excellence, * A strong operational connector who builds alignment across multiple organizations. * Skilled at influencing stakeholders without formal authority. * An exceptional communicator with strong collaboration skills. * Comfortable making decisions despite ambiguity. * Experienced leading enterprise software development programs. * Able to balance business priorities while driving successful delivery. ## Description Sekking Senior Program Manager to drive strategic programs that support software development initiatives across its e-commerce platform. 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