Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!
Summary: The Onbe Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a qualified candidate to join as Manager, Program Management. This position involves coordinating and driving the successful delivery of complex projects and strategic initiatives. You will manage a team of project managers and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver the intended value, on time, and within budget. Your role will involve defining project objectives, setting priorities, and aligning efforts to achieve Onbe’s strategic goals. Your leadership, organizational, and communication skills will be important in leading multiple projects and encouraging collaboration across the organization.
This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 1-2 days per week at our Buffalo Grove, IL location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and management support to a team of project managers
- Establish and maintain project management standards and best practices.
- Ensure alignment of projects with organizational goals and strategic objectives
- Manage and resolve project and program issues
- Ensure project teams are following Agile methodology and project management best practices
- Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with program execution.
- Program management of strategic projects, as needed.
- Manage external vendor relationships and contract processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and project teams.
- Cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence in project management.
- Supervise and report progress updates, progress-to-plan, and milestone achievements consistently to all levels of the organization.
- Identify areas for improvement in project management processes to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
- Lead development of new project proposals.
- Assist in interviewing, recruitment, and orientation of new hires
- Project management tool administration
- Prepare and present project reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
- Mentor and develop project management talent within the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) and Agile certification (e.g., CSM) preferred
- Strong knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional communication and people skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes
The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $118,440 to $152,250 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of proven experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, business needs, and market demand. Our competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) matching, open paid time off, generous parental leave, and more! Our job titles may span more than one career level. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.
We believe that the recruiting phase is only the very beginning of diversity and inclusion. At Onbe, we’re constantly evolving the way we celebrate diversity every day and in everything we do. With several internal committees that are dedicated to mental and physical wellness, diversity, inclusion, and community outreach, we are committed to making a culture that is inclusive to all.
Onbe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek out ways to create a mindful workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, age, disability, genetic information or military service. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all decisions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion or advancement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, training and leaves of absence
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Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!
At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.
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