Enterprise Program Manager

Position: Program Manager - Business Transformation (Manufacturing)

Location: Greater Chicago area, onsite 1 week a month - Locals are preferred

Duration: 12-36 months

Pay rate $70.00 - $80.00 per hour W2

I am looking for an Enterprise level Program Manager for a business transformation within a Manufacturing industry -must come from Manufacturing industry.

This is Project Manager / Program Manager for an enterprise-wide transformation initiative to standardize and modernize how a global manufacturing organization operates.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving the Project status with Stakeholders, Implementation Partner and the Business
• Drive alignment across SMEs, IT, and implementation partners
• Manage program risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
• Lead change management across diverse business units
• Interface with both executive leadership and frontline operations
  
  

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High visibility with executive leadership
• Multi-year strategic program
• Real ownership and decision-making authority
• Cross-functional impact across IT, operations, and business teams
  
  

What You Need:

• 8 years of Program / Project Management Office experience - Business side
• PMP certified
• ERP implementation experience (D365 preferred, SAP/Oracle considered)
• Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments
• Proven ability of project management with complex, cross-functional transformations
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
  
  

About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 57 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information