Project / Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communicator across multiple application development efforts (7 8 applications)
• Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, platform, and analytics teams
• Gather updates from development teams and translate into clear status reports, risks, and timelines
• Create executive-ready presentations and dashboards to communicate progress, challenges, and priorities
• Manage roadmaps, dependencies, and risk tracking across initiatives
• Synthesize complex inputs into actionable insights for leadership decision-making
• Support SDLC processes and ensure visibility into development lifecycle milestones
• Leverage data mining and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across programs

Typical Day / Work Environment

• Attend development and technical meetings to collect updates on progress, risks, and blockers
• Build cohesive program-level narratives highlighting milestones, delays, and key decisions
• Develop polished PowerPoint presentations and reporting materials for various stakeholder levels
• Collaborate regularly with development teams, product owners, and senior leadership
• Hybrid environment (3 days onsite in Chicago)