Senior IT Project or Program Manager IV

Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Training & development Senior Program Manager (Project/Program Manager IT 4) Location: Chicago, IL Work Arrangement: Currently remote with occasional onsite attendance. Candidates should be prepared for the role to transition to five days per week onsite in the Chicago office based on business needs. Join The AES Group The AES Group is a leading technology and engineering company delivering innovative solutions in cloud, data, AI, engineering, and emerging technologies. We are looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead strategic software development programs, drive operational excellence, and deliver enterprise-scale initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Lead large-scale software development programs through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Drive program planning, execution, tracking, governance, and successful delivery of strategic software initiatives. Develop and maintain project roadmaps, schedules, communication plans, and governance processes. Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, resource planning, and delivery milestones. Build scalable operational processes that improve execution and cross-functional collaboration. Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Platform, UX Design, and Research teams to ensure successful program delivery. Influence stakeholders and cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority. Facilitate decision-making, remove delivery roadblocks, and provide executive-level status reporting. Thrive in ambiguous environments while maintaining strong execution and delivery focus. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience. Minimum 6 years leading large-scale Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) programs. Proven experience delivering enterprise software development programs from initiation through production. Required Skills Program & Project Management Enterprise Program Management Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Resource Planning Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management Project Scheduling Communication Planning Cross-functional Program Delivery Leadership Strong operational leadership Ability to influence without direct authority Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong organizational, prioritization, and collaboration abilities Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in fast-paced environments Methodologies & Tools Must Have Azure DevOps Preferred Confluence Figma Aha! Agile and Waterfall methodologies Product Development Lifecycle Preferred Experience Enterprise software development programs supporting e-commerce platforms Product development, engineering, and platform organizations Enterprise digital transformation initiatives Process improvement and operational excellence Ideal Candidate You are an operational leader who builds alignment across diverse teams, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and consistently delivers complex software development programs. You excel in navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and driving successful outcomes in enterprise environments. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on our journey! Compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour AES is a premier technology consulting company that brings together businesses and talent to deliver the most innovative technology solutions that create the most positive impact to society. In the last 20 years, we have developed innovative best-in-class technology solutions to the world’s forward-thinking companies on four key service areas: - Customer Experience: engaging customers with differentiating digital experiences to sustain business relevance - Employee Experience: enabling employees to learn, collaborate, and grow to sustain business performance - Business Solutions: transforming and optimizing business operations to sustain business resilience - Emerging Technology: exploring and adopting emerging technology to transform business model Our team ensures that your favorite coffee shop has the right amount of people serving you at any given time. Our team ensures that the governance board of a global company has the right ESG insights to make the most sensible actions for the world. The list goes on and on. At the core of what we do is creating the future that is right for everyone, with the right technology, and with the right talent.