Manager, Software Project Management (Chicago, IL - US)

• Establish, maintain, and monitor portfolio health metrics, including delivery timelines, capacity utilization, risks, dependencies, and budget alignment • Own portfolio‑wide resource management by forecasting, allocating, and rebalancing capacity to meet utilization targets • Provide senior oversight for complex, high‑risk, and cross‑functional software projects and programs • Anticipate, assess, and escalate delivery risks related to scope, schedule, cost, resourcing, and technical dependencies • Serve as an escalation point for project, delivery, and stakeholder issues not resolved at the individual Project Manager level • Partner with Software Project Directors and Associate Directors to support internal subcontract and vendor contracting activities, ensuring scope, estimates, and plans are aligned • Review and guide project‑level inputs for IS contracting processes, including scope, resourcing assumptions, timelines, and dependencies • Collaborate with IS leadership, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with portfolio priorities, budget constraints, and delivery capacity • Monitor contracting‑related risks and communicate portfolio‑level impacts, options, and recommendations to senior stakeholders • Set clear expectations for on‑time delivery, operational excellence, portfolio thinking, stakeholder communication, and professional conduct • Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and support career development and growth planning • Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that promotes accountability, learning, continuous improvement, and psychological safety • Serve as the primary IS point of contact for portfolio‑level communication with executive, product, engineering, finance, and business stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. • 7 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex software projects or programs, including multi‑workstream or enterprise‑scale initiatives • Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring software project managers and/or software engineers, including delegating work, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback • Proven experience owning end‑to‑end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction • Experience supporting or contributing to business development efforts, such as proposal development, project scoping, and cost estimation • Track record of identifying, assessing, and mitigating delivery risks and opportunities across multiple concurrent projects • Strong working knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and hybrid approaches • Proficiency with project management and delivery tools, including Jira (required) and platforms such as Monday.com or equivalent • Solid understanding of financial and commercial project management, including budgeting, cost control, margin awareness, and invoicing • Ability to translate technical concepts into clear project plans, timelines, and client‑ready communications • Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities in fast‑paced environments • Strong client management and stakeholder communication skills, including working effectively with external clients and internal teams at all levels • Demonstrated capability to anticipate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve complex issues independently • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations and reporting The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $147,000 with a target compensation of $130,000 - $138,000 based on experience and qualifications