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Program Manager - Commercial Services

Apex SystemsChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Program Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, driving significant impact within Apex Systems and honing your strategic planning and stakeholder management skills. If you excel at navigating large projects, fostering collaboration, and delivering results, you'll thrive in this dynamic environment. Apply today to advance your career in commercial services!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
19 hours ago
AgileMicrosoft Office

Job Description

Job#: 3046833

Job Description

Description: PURPOSE

You'll be responsible for the management of large, complex programs spanning multiple IT and/or business departments. You will support the initiation, planning, execution, and finalizing of programs and/or projects according to deadlines and budget, which includes coordinating the efforts of team members, contractors, and third-party vendors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Program Manager will

Create a roadmap/plan for multiple related work efforts which roll up into a program-level plan to manage cross-functional teams and project dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Proactively perform risk management and identify issues across functions and inter-dependent efforts.

Effectively facilitate meetings with large audiences and/or broad/complex topics.

Confidently liaise with program stakeholders at varying levels of the organization, manage expectations, and provide program-level status via strategic dialog, presentations, and written communications.

Monitor project financials and recommend budget changes where necessary.

Provide oversight across multiple projects to identify and resolve conflicts, resource constraints, and clear critical path

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, project management, or related fields.

7 years direct work experience in a project management capacity including all aspects from project initiation through execution and delivery.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.

Experience with Hospitality.

Knowledge of Project Management Tools; Smartsheet preferred.

Agile delivery/project management-related experience on IT projects.

Excellent presentation skills.

Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, project management, or related fields.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.

Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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