Senior Program Manager
Elmhurst, IL
Direct Hire - $140,000 - $170,000
About the Company
Our client is a global organization, named one of the largest in the Automobile industry! They are rapidly growing and going through a robust digital transformation. The business and senior leadership have put a huge emphasis on technology initiatives and are looking for passionate team members to contribute to the growth and development of the technical environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager with a strong background in managing software development and integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a part of the PMO team and will oversee multiple software engineering projects that drive innovation and operational excellence. This role requires close collaboration with engineering teams, product managers, and cross-functional business units to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Responsibilities
● Develop detailed project plans for software development and integration initiatives, including defining scope, architecture alignment, sprint planning, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
● Lead the execution of Agile and hybrid project frameworks, ensuring that milestones, releases, and deliverables are met.
● Partner closely with team members to design and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions aligned with business goals and technical standards.
● Collaborate with C-Suite executives and technical leadership to provide progress updates, KPIs, and project roadmaps.
● Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, ensuring technical objectives are well-communicated and aligned with organizational strategy.
● Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews in coordination with engineering leads.
● Manage vendor and third-party relationships related to software tools, APIs, or cloud integrations, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
● Define and maintain project documentation, including requirements, technical specifications, testing plans, and deployment schedules.
● Champion best practices in software lifecycle management, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration.
● Lead change management initiatives to support new software releases, version upgrades, and adoption of new technologies across the organization.
Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in program or project management within software engineering or product development environments.
• Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices (CI/CD, cloud, microservices).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating large-scale application or platform initiatives.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrated success in vendor management, including RFPs, SOWs, and third-party software integrations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in automotive, retail, or technology sectors is a strong plus.
MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
