Sr. Program Manager (3-month contract - Chicago, IL) - REMOTE

Innova Solutions Company is hiring for a Remote - Sr. Project Manager on 3 month plus contract basis for a client in the Chicago area. Candidates must reside in Chicago area for this remote role in case of the rare office meeting. Pay rate is $70-$80/hr. If interested, please submit your resume for immediate consideration. Sr. Program Manager... Manages global cross-functional new product development teams, leading high priority compliance and regulatory initiatives and developing/improving key business processes that meet cost, schedule and scope requirements. Responsibilities: • Independently leads new product development and other projects of all complexity levels • Balances the elements of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and resources • Identifies, monitors, and responds to project risk • Manages scope changes and ensures complete supporting analysis • Participates in post launch audit output evaluations to recommend advancements for continuous improvement of project execution practices • Ensures project outputs are consistently high-quality deliverables, on time and within budget to all business objectives • Communicates project expectations to project team members, upper management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion • Identifies, negotiates and supports the resolution to issues within project teams and between various functions • Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path • Partners with appropriate functional leaders to manage resources for projects, including requesting and releasing • Looks after the interests of the project team • Supports assignments outside of new product development as required • Manages and analyzes project and portfolio data • Facilitates business process development and training Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred. MBA also preferred. • 7+ years of experience in project management and leadership roles • PMP Certification helpful. • Experience leading projects and programs with high complexity and high levels of capital spend • Consumer products industry experience ideal but not required. • Strong focus and proven ability to facilitate relations between business groups and technology departments • Demonstrated familiarity with basic manufacturing processes and production planning • Logical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills • Possesses basic business financial knowledge • Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Project Online (or similar PPM tool) • Possesses influencing skills (leads by example, clearly articulates business cases and interpretation of cause-effect impact) • Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships • Highly effective organization and planning skills • Ability to scope and size work efforts effectively • Ability to support the needs of and interact appropriately with cross-functional personnel through executive leadership • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $70- $80/hr • Pay range 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. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: • One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022) • ClearlyRated Client Diamond Award Winner (2020) • One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022) • Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS Website: ;/p> Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy