Program Manager IV

Job Summary

Our client, a leading aviation provider, is seeking a Program Manager IV to join their team. This position is a 26-week contract, with the potential for extension and/or conversion to a full-time employee. The role is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days per week onsite in Chicago, Illinois.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead treasury transformation programs and projects from inception through activation and benefits realization
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, resource requirements, risks, dependencies, and critical-path activities
• Establish program governance, decision forums, escalation paths, stakeholder engagement plans, and accountability for deliverables
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Internal Audit, Accounts Payable, Digital Technology, banking partners, and other stakeholders to define scope, resolve issues, and drive decisions
• Manage project activities, resources, interdependencies, implementation readiness, and cross-functional workstreams
• Lead current-state and future-state process mapping, requirements analysis, and process improvement across treasury activities
• Provide clear reporting to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership while maintaining alignment with treasury strategy, expected benefits, ROI, and business objectives

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 8+ years of program, project, or portfolio management experience, including finance or treasury transformation
• Treasury transformation experience
• Demonstrated treasury experience in a corporate, banking, consulting, or financial services environment, with working knowledge of treasury operations and controls
• Experience leading cross-functional programs, projects, or portfolios valued at $2 million or more
• Experience in large-scale treasury or finance operations
• Experience managing treasury initiatives involving complex data flows, integrations, and cross-functional process handoffs
• Ability to translate treasury and financial strategy into executable plans, operating processes, controls, and measurable outcomes
• Strong executive presence, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, facilitation, and ability to influence senior leaders

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Aviation industry experience
• Process improvement and organizational change management experience
• Experience supporting treasury technology implementation, bank connectivity, payment modernization, or treasury process optimization
• Professional certification such as PMP, PfMP, Green Belt, or Lean Six Sigma
• Exposure to Agile delivery methods
• Experience with treasury reporting, analytics, data, automation, dashboarding, or AI-enabled capabilities

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Executive Presence & Stakeholder Influence
• Strategic Program Leadership
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Conflict Resolution & Facilitation
• Organization, Prioritization & Adaptability

Work Environment

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Hybrid: 2–3 days per week onsite
• Minimal business travel, up to 10%
• Normal business hours with flexibility based on project needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $63.00 and $90.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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