Program Manager Technology Transformation

A Fortune 1000 organization is modernizing its technology portfolio to unify client platforms, accelerate onboarding, and strengthen governance across IT, Product, and Operations. Were 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.

• 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., Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Cadence, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Delivery Driving, Distributed Computing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Fortune 1000 Customers, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Mentoring, Metrics, Offshoring, Onboarding, Performance Metrics, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, RAID Storage, Reimbursement, Risk Management, System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership

Management SkillsAdoptionProject DeliveryOperationsERPComplianceTransparencyMilestonesCRMSoft SkillsAccountabilityAgileStakeholder ManagementOnboardingReviewsMetricsGovernmentAnalyticsAutomationIntegrationOracleDocumentationFinancePlanningBusinessProject ManagementCommunicationManagement Salary Package: $ 175,000.00 - 190,000.00 (US Dollar) Package Details: 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.