Sr. Manager, Program - IT PMO

Sysmex•Buffalo Grove, IL

About The Position

Find a Better Way... ...to use your skills and experience. This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the best professionals using state-of-the-art technology, and improve lives with your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams. Find a better way: the Sysmex Way. ...to improve the lives of others. Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory. ...to build a promising future. We currently have a great opportunity available for a Senior Manager. Program - IT-PMO. The Program Sr. Manager, IT PMO leads and oversees multiple programs and portfolio initiatives delivering custom-built applications, including new solutions as well as enhancements and upgrades to existing platforms. The role manages and coordinates Project Managers across interdependent and independent initiatives, establishing program and portfolio governance, roadmaps, operating cadence, and executive-level reporting. Accountable for managing risks, issues, and dependencies, the Program Sr. Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for stakeholder alignment and cross-functional coordination. In addition, the role defines success factors, expected benefits, and measurable outcomes, supporting post-implementation adoption and value realization to ensure application investments deliver sustained business impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 15 years project management experience required, including experience in the Armed Forces, with minimum 5 years of progressive experience in project and program management, including oversight of multiple concurrent initiatives.
PMP certification required or equivalent.
Experience directly managing Project Managers or equivalent delivery leads required.
Strong written and oral communication skills required. Must be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization.
dvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), including executive-level presentations, financial and schedule analysis, and structured documentation.
Hands-on experience with enterprise project and portfolio management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Planview, or equivalent).
Highly visible position to the external customer requiring extensive interpersonal contact. Professional conduct necessary at all times even under stressful conditions. Strong presentation and persuasive skills necessary.
Must be highly organized with proven track record of follow up, successful execution, and effective at driving results. Must demonstrate ability to resolve conflict and adapt to change. Proven record of delivering projects on target, on time and on budget.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in IT preferred.
6-8 years of Medical Diagnostics industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee a few small size programs or multiple medium-to-large size projects and/or portfolio initiatives from initial concept through final implementation, including new application development as well as enhancements and upgrades to existing platforms.1
Manage, coach, and develop Project Managers as direct reports, ensuring consistent planning, execution, accountability, performance, and escalation management across interdependent and independent initiatives.2
Ensure development, integration, and execution of project work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reporting across programs, projects, and portfolio initiatives.3
Manage and maintain program, project, and portfolio governance, roadmaps, operating cadence, and executive-level reporting in alignment with established organizational processes, consulting with management on any material changes.4
Consult with management to review, prioritize, and approve project proposals; define goals, timelines, funding constraints, staffing requirements, and delivery approach across the applications portfolio.5
Lead program- and portfolio-level risk, issue, and dependency management, driving analysis, mitigation strategies, and timely escalation of systemic or cross-project impacts.6
Accountable for program and portfolio financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance management across all assigned initiatives.7
Drive adoption of best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement across the project management function to improve delivery efficiency, consistency, and quality of reporting.8
Proactively manage cross-project resource planning and capacity, resolving conflicts to support delivery commitments, minimize disruption to operations, and protect business and customer outcomes.9
Define success criteria, expected benefits, and measurable outcomes for programs and portfolio initiatives, and support post-implementation adoption and value realization.10
Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and accountability of the role.