IT Project managerProgram Manager

Role: IT Project manager/Program Manager

Location: Hybrid Chicago IL Local candidates only
Duration: 6 Months with Extension
Interview: 2 Rounds of Video

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the enterprise-wide migration from TIBCO to the Solace messaging platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical acumen strategic leadership and exceptional communication skills capable of influencing executive stakeholders and driving complex platform transformations across multiple business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Direct and manage the full lifecycle of the TIBCO Decommission and Solace Migration program ensuring successful delivery aligned with enterprise goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with application and platform teams to coordinate migration activities identify dependencies and resolve blockers.
• Stakeholder Communication: Deliver clear concise updates to executive leadership senior management and technical teams; tailor messaging appropriately for each audience.
• Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate potential challenges develop mitigation plans and proactively escalate issues to ensure program success.
• Progress and Reporting: Monitor timelines budgets and deliverables; maintain transparent tracking through Jira Confluence Clarity and Power BI dashboards.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve migration processes drive efficiency and enforce best practices across the program.
• Decision-Making and Problem Solving: Leverage strong analytical and contextual understanding to guide technical and strategic decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication with proven ability to present complex information to executive leadership.
• Self-Driven & Resourceful: Demonstrated ability to operate independently ask the right questions and navigate ambiguity.
• Technical & Contextual Expertise: Working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Platform Engineering and DevOps principles and practices.
• Influence & Negotiation: Skilled in influencing cross-functional teams and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Strategic thinker with the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
• Tools: Proficiency in Jira Confluence Clarity and Power BI for project tracking documentation and reporting.
• Methodology: Experienced in Agile and SAFe Agile frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (Masters or PMP/PgMP certification preferred).
• 10 years of experience in program or portfolio management within large enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading large-scale technology migrations or platform decommissions.
• Solid understanding of integration messaging platforms SDLC management and cloud-based architectures.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on exposure to Solace TIBCO or other enterprise messaging systems.
• Background in Enterprise Architecture or Platform Engineering leadership.
• Experience managing programs with high visibility to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.

Thanks & Regards

Amit Kumar

Sr. Technical Recruiter

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