PMI Supply Chain Program Manager (1586)8 Months Contract in Chicago, IL 60661Local chicago candidates only eligible for this jobDescription :-The Program Manager leads the planning, design, development, and/or support of the implementation of a complete business solution, applying new or advanced technologies. Manages multiple projects, each of which would have subprojects with Project Managers assigned, or a single large and complex project. Has total accountability for project success, i.e., on time, within budget, and meeting requirements. Responsibilities also include cost management, potential for revenue growth and business development, as well as the ability to manage a recovery project. Responsible for mentoring project team members. Requires bachelors degree in project management, business or other related degree; MBA degree or equivalent preferred and 6 - 8 years of extensive related experience in project management or multiple IT roles. PMI-Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. This role will be one of the key people to help deliver these additional enhancements to the business.The Day to day work would involve the following:Manage the delivery of OneUp solution enhancements via minor releases (COE projects), including the following deliverables:Develop work plans Ensure Requirements definitions maintained in Caliber (with CIO teams) Work closely with the Enterprise PMO to identify required PLM deliverables Ensure End-to-End Process and Activity Designs are documented in ARIS and Caliber Ensure team performs solution design (Fit/Gap analysis, RICEFW inventory, functional designs) Ensure team performs Application Architecture/wiring diagrams (with EAD and Data ITO teams) Test coordination of test conditions, execution, and defect/SIR resolution (with CIO teams) Manage any Cut-over and go-live support tasks (with CIO teams) Support Solution proposals and Process Services team estimates for work intake requests Manage multiple OneUp COE projects at a given time Manage and maintain process and application components of OneUp NA template Required :-Bachelors Degree in business or computer science required, MBA a plus. PMI Certification. Experience with Managing multiple projects of multiple sizes 5-10 Years of related IT and/or business work experience in Logistics and/or overall Supply Chain processes Ability to manage a complex, technical project and team through entire project lifecycle. Ability to provide direction to various dependent projects relative to scope of work, timing, roles and responsibilities. Soft Skills Strong influence, analytical and negotiation skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience with holistic solution design (process + configuration + RICEF functional design) Ability to manage a matrixed, virtual team.Please send resume to To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here