Information Technology Program Manager

This is a 1 year contract and hybrid to downtown Chicago. W2 ONLY.Qualifications:Tech savvy, with experience using collaboration, project management and time-tracking applications like Teams, Confluence, Sharepoint, Clarity PPM, Azure Boards.Have experience with Agile methodology / delivery.Consulting experience with large companies such as Accenture, EY, PWC, etc.Responsibilities:Craft and edit stakeholder reports for C-level executives and other senior leaders.Establish operational metrics / OKRs (e.g., financials, workforce), unlocking opportunities to enhance efficiency and quality.Develop and manage internal communication strategy, including leadership messages, updates on key initiatives and progress toward organizational goals.Provide financial oversight for several budgets, $28 million group expense budget and a $5-$10 million technology debt capital budget.Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their challenges and support their needs, fostering productive relationships.Partner with Directors to respond to many enterprise requests (e.g., training opportunities, intern requests, recognition programs, dashboards, etc.).Operate as a change agent for the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, standards, tools and policies.Plan and support leadership offsite meetings, townhall meetings, innovation programs, etc.Research, recommend, and implement a knowledge management strategy leveraging Teams, Confluence and SharePoint, to enhance information sharing across teams.Recommend, encourage and organize team-building activities.