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Program Manager III
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Illinois, Waukegan | |
 Mar 13, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Program Manager III Work Location: Lake County, IL (Hybrid Schedule: In Office T, W, Th; Remote M, F) Assignment Duration: 9 months (ASAP through end of 2026) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Position Summary: Role Summary: The Program Manager III will lead project planning and execution across cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on building and managing timelines, grooming tasks, integrating workflows, and ensuring high-quality delivery through end-to-end testing. This role requires advanced project management expertise, technical acumen, and collaborative skills to drive results in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: * Develop, manage, and integrate detailed project timelines in collaboration with various cross-functional teams. * Continuously groom project backlogs, clarifying priorities, dependencies, and deliverables. * Facilitate alignment of timelines and milestones with cross-team stakeholders including Business Technology Solutions, Marketing, and Business Partners. * Oversee end-to-end testing processes, ensuring completeness and adherence to test cases and acceptance criteria. * Collaborate with QA and subject matter experts to define, review, and refine test cases and acceptance criteria for each project phase. * Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation plans. * Lead regular status meetings and communicate updates to leadership and all stakeholders. * Support change management and process improvements based on testing outcomes and team retrospectives. Qualification & Experience: * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, technology, engineering); advanced degree preferred. * 7+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in technical or cross-functional environments. * Proven ability to develop, maintain, and integrate complex timelines and plans. * Experience working with Agile and waterfall methodologies. * Strong skills in end-to-end testing processes, with a proven record completing test cases and acceptance criteria. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.). * Experience with Database Marketing, CRM, Email, Digital, Direct Mail, 1:1 marketing is a plus Additional Information: This role is ideal for a strategic, proactive leader committed to continuous improvement and driving results through rigorous planning, collaboration, and quality assurance. | |