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MMD Services

Sr. Program Manager

MMD Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Overview

This range is provided by MMD Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr Our client is a global leader in the

automotive industry , recognized as one of the largest worldwide. They are undergoing a

major digital transformation , with business and senior leadership placing a strong emphasis on modernizing technology and operational efficiency. As part of this evolution, the PMO is playing a critical role in

intake management, prioritization, and governance

to ensure strategic alignment and delivery excellence. We are seeking an experienced

Program Manager

with a strong background in

software development, integration initiatives, and PMO governance . This individual will partner with technology and business leaders to drive

structured intake processes ,

prioritize enterprise initiatives , and

advance delivery maturity

across the portfolio. Responsibilities Lead the intake and prioritization process

for technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and organizational priorities. Establish and maintain

governance frameworks

that provide visibility, accountability, and consistency across the software project portfolio. Develop and manage

program roadmaps , tracking dependencies and ensuring proper sequencing of initiatives to maximize value delivery. Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to refine

evaluation criteria

for new project requests, ensuring clear business cases, ROI justification, and resourcing feasibility. Facilitate

portfolio review sessions

with senior leadership to drive informed decision-making around priorities, trade-offs, and risk mitigation. Oversee execution of approved projects, ensuring adherence to governance standards,

Agile delivery practices , and defined success metrics. Champion the evolution of

PMO maturity , implementing tools, templates, and reporting mechanisms to enhance predictability and transparency. Drive continuous improvement in

project intake, tracking, and delivery processes , focusing on efficiency, accountability, and stakeholder satisfaction. Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and technology leaders, providing

data-driven insights

into project health, portfolio performance, and capacity utilization. Lead change management and communication efforts to promote adoption of governance processes, tools, and best practices across global teams. Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in

program or project management

within technology, software engineering, or digital transformation environments. Proven success in

governance, intake management, and prioritization frameworks

within a PMO or enterprise-level organization. Deep understanding of

SDLC , Agile delivery models, and modern engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, cloud). Proficiency in

JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project , and portfolio management tools. Strong background in

stakeholder management , with experience communicating across executive and technical audiences. PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification highly desirable. Experience in automotive, retail, or large-scale global organizations 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 laws. Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Retail, Retail Motor Vehicles, and Insurance Note: This description is focused on the Program Manager role and related responsibilities and qualifications. It does not include extraneous job postings or non-relevant postings.

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