Program evaluator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job#: 3031301

Job Description:

Program Manager (IT Transformation)

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Partial Remote)

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior Program Manager to support a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives, with a focus on coordinating technology delivery across multiple workstreams. This role acts as a central point of coordination and leadership, working directly with senior stakeholders and representing platform leadership in key forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multiple concurrent projects within a transformation portfolio.
• Provide program-level visibility across timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain RAID logs, status reporting, and executive dashboards.
• Partner with project managers, scrum masters, and technical leads across initiatives.
• Identify risks, issues, and cross-project impacts and drive resolution.
• Support executive-level communication and act as a delegate for leadership when required.
• Help align delivery across technology and business teams.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Program or Senior Project Management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong background in IT/digital delivery environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Agile or hybrid delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise or CPG environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting global programs.
• Background in financial tracking and program-level budgeting.

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite in the Chicagoland area.
• This is a high-visibility role interacting with senior leadership.
• The environment is a fast-paced, multi-project transformation setting.

Benefits

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.