Prioritize and sequence initiative activities within the imperative, aligned to Accelerate 2030
Maintain momentum against milestones, stage gates, and regular updates
Act as a structured problem-solving partner to initiative owners and escalate to the TO as needed
Interrogate business cases and roadmaps to assess assumptions, risks, and value realization
Identify and flag interdependencies across initiatives, imperatives, and business segments
Risk Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor risks and report on progress, roadblocks, interdependencies, and areas to accelerate
Ensure risks, roadblocks, and key decisions are surfaced to the Imperative Lead and the TO
Challenge off-track initiatives constructively and recommend corrective actions
Governance & Communication
Support material preparation for Imperative reviews, GEB and Steering Committee meetings, stage gates, and CEO x TO connects
Help initiatives prepare updates using TO templates and uphold TO quality and rigor standards
Support Imperative Leads and the Transformation Lead with accurate progress updates
Level communication between initiative owners and senior stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
Bring a continuous improvement mindset to improve execution discipline
Document lessons learned and share best practices across imperatives
Help refine TO tools, templates, and processes
Decision Rights
Own: The interface between the TO and imperatives/initiatives, to streamline support and accelerate value delivery
Influence: Imperative and initiative-level materials, such as business cases and roadmaps, so they meet the TO quality standard
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; PMP or similar certification preferred
8-10 years of program or project management experience, ideally in transformation or strategic program delivery
Strong business acumen, with the ability to interrogate business cases and roadmaps and assess risk
Strategic problem-solving skills to diagnose execution risks
Enterprise fluidity across business segments and functions
Collaborative dexterity in communicating with both initiative owners and senior stakeholders
Experience with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, MS Project)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Professional services or real estate experience preferred
Core Competencies
Results orientation
Attention to detail with strategic context
Bias for action
Adaptability
Integrity
Clear, concise communication
Enterprise familiarity
Strategic business acumen
Success Metrics
Stakeholder satisfaction among Imperative Leads and initiative owners
Quality and timeliness of reporting and stage gate materials
Initiative adherence to milestones and TO standards
Contribution to overall Accelerate 2030 program success
Career Development Opportunities
Exposure to enterprise-wide transformation and senior leadership, including the GEB
Cross-functional visibility across business segments
Mentorship within the Transformation Office team
The below compensation is base salary. The role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position
120,000.00 – 150,000.00 USD per year
Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location
On-site –Chicago, IL
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401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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