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job summary: Randstad Technologies USA is seeking a skilled Program Manager for a contract role. If you are ready to join a leader in the Retail and Technology space, please apply and Randstad will be more than happy to assist you land your next role in the Technology space. We look forward to speaking with you!   location: Northbrook, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $80 - 90 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: No Degree Required   responsibilities: Job Descriptions Senior Program Manager - Technology (Remote) Reports to: Director, Program Management - Technology Job Description: The Senior Program Manager for Technology is responsible for managing and delivering a large program or multiple smaller programs with medium to high complexity. The role partners closely with fellow program leaders from Product Management, Engineering and the Business teams in a highly collaborative, exciting, and fast paced atmosphere. The program management role focuses on leading coordination and management activities of the program, program planning activities, and governance and monitoring activities. This role also manages and oversees program budgeting and forecasting processes as well as helps manage vendors and third parties within the program. Successful Senior Program Managers exhibit strong team leadership and communication skills, strong planning and organization skills, and significant experience driving collaboration and alignment across teams. Primary Responsibilities: Initiate and lead multiple, concurrent critical Technology program and program work streams as part of company-wide strategic priorities.Partner with Product Management, Engineering and Business Teams to clearly define program objectives, program scope, and target benefits.Plan, manage, and monitor the program activities within the program lifecycle from beginning to end and own regular ongoing progress monitoring processes within the portfolio.Lead program planning activities across multiple technology teams, third parties, and stakeholder groups including building schedules and plans to support program objectives and milestones.Define and implement appropriate ongoing Program Governance (reporting, monitoring, stakeholder engagement, communication and escalations).Manage program issues and risks and while helping to identify and remove barriers.Identify and manage cross team dependencies through appropriate portfolio planning and delivery processes.Incorporate into the program, and coach teams as appropriate on applying agile techniques and continuous improvement practices.Support portfolio level planning and monitoring processes for relevant programs.Coordinate with fellow program leaders to define and manage the program budget, and continuously update and manage the program financial forecast, to enable target program benefits.Facilitate key program ceremonies and retrospectives to effectively and efficiently achieve the program objectives while continuously building in learning through experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: strong functional experience in relevant retail and supply chain functional areas.strong experience implementing and managing SaaS based solutions either as a software provider or as a client.Proficient functional knowledge of modern microservice-based architectures and methodologiesAbility to develop strong business acumen across multiple business functions.Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and lead projects according to project management best practices.Experience communicating program progress, risks and issues to senior leaders.Leadership ability to work with senior Technology and Business management to identify and mitigate risks and identify opportunities.strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a strong problem-solving mindset.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Proven ability to work and lead cross functionally. Previous Experience, Education, Certification 10+ years experience in relevant Technology field5+ years experience in complex projects/project managementProject Management certification preferredExperience with Agile development methodologies and hybrid agile program management experience/training preferredBachelor's degree in a relevant fieldExperience with Jira, Smartsheet, and Google Business Suite preferred Physical and Visual Activities** On a daily basis, must be able to sit for long periods depending on the day and task. Must be able to frequently communicate and constantly have visual acuity. Must be able to constantly operate computers/POS/ office equipment. May occasionally stand and/or move about the building and/or reach, bend or twist. Physical Demands** No significant physical demands associated with this job. Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions** Usual office environmental conditions.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: No Degree Required  skills: Agile MethodologyProgram ManagementWarehouse Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: We are searching for a Field Services Project Manager in the Chicago, IL area. Candidates should have experience with commercial electrical power distribution equipment, construction management, data center construction, field service, start up and commissioning. This is a contract position expected to last a year and could lead to a direct hire role.   location: Franklin Park, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $60 - 85 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Manage new construction data center sites, tracking and maintaining schedules for in scope work as well as reacting to out of scope work - warranty resolution, construction damage, etc. Aligning field engineers to daily tasks to keep up with the sites progression, prioritizing tasks based on impacts to schedule and working with mostly predefined amount of field engineers. Providing a forward looking schedule to the local operations so they can make staffing plans out two to four weeks at a time.Main point of contact for general contractor and other vendors as well as internal operations.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Field ServiceProject ManagementElectricalPower Distribution EquipmentConstructionCommissioning Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Are you passionate about driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions using Agile methodologies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where collaboration and adaptability are key? We are looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to join our team and lead transformative projects that make a real impact.salary: $77 - $88 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesWhat you will be doing: Responsible for Indirect Categories of Logistics and Factory & Facility Services. Sourcing projects across the network, approximately 150 per year. Using a visual tool (like Scrum) to track projects and report cycle times.  What you will have: 5+ years of related experience Must have experience with Scrum and Power BI In-depth knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence What you will get: Market competitive compensation Access to medical benefits, including dental and vision Weekday schedule no nights and weekends Supportive management invested in your success SkillsProject Manager (5 years of experience is required)Agile Development (5 years of experience is required)QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.