Northern Trust · 13 hours ago
Program Manager (IT) (contract)
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$55/hr - $65/hrNorthern Trust is a financial services firm seeking a Program Manager to lead project execution. The role involves managing project plans, risks, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring adherence to project standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Ensures that the project adheres to Project Standards, which incorporate PMI standards, I.T. controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and Northern policies and procedures, throughout the project
Is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project team assembled for the project with the right skill sets and experience in place to ensure the success of the project
Enables a “no surprises” project culture
Establishes the project governance structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and resource assignments. Identifies and communicates skill sets needed of the project team resources
Is responsible for identifying the appropriate parties who must sign off on each project artifact that requires a sign off
Creates and maintains the project plan throughout the life of the project that reflects the work that needs to occur to support the delivery of the project’s goals, objectives and business outcomes
Actively manage project risks and issues ensuring that the owners of those risks and issues are addressing them in a timely manner
Escalates in a timely manner to the appropriate party(ies) to address decisions needed, the removal of road blocks and other obstacles or constraints
Manages stakeholder expectations
Is responsible for managing to the requirements management plan (requirements traceability and requirements change control) for the project consistent with NT standards
Facilitates discussions across the various teams involved in the project
Establishes and executes against the project’s communication plan
Communicates the status of the project and reflects the status across the scope, schedule, budget and resource perspectives. Articulates key risks and issues
Partners with stakeholders to plan for and manage project resources
Directs, manages and motivates the project team
Ensures Statements of Work are being fulfilled by vendors participating on the project (if applicable)
Facilitates and executes the project closure activities, e.g., lessons learned report, post implementation review, close down the financial reporting and formal turnover of the support to production support and operations
Qualification
Required
Experienced in large, complex application projects with an infrastructure component
Strong Office proficiency: Excel, MS Project, Powerpoint, etc
Strong organizational skills
Ability to drive plans forward
Strong communication skills
Strong leadership capabilities
PMP
Preferred
Experience at large financial services firms a plus
Consulting experience also a plus
ServiceNow experience
Benefits
Optional benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Hiregenics.
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (83)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
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