We are seeking a Program Manager for a long term consulting assignment with our direct client in Chicagoland. 

This opening will be interviewing over November and December and will begin the first full week in January 2010.  All applicants must be able to start onsite in Chicago in January. 

In addition to Program Management responsibilities below, candidates should possess several years of experience in residential mortgage operations and automation, as well as business process engineering in a residential mortgage and/or banking environment.

Facilitates the development and ensures completion of the business program through the coordination of tasks, issues and risks through the System Architect and the Project Managers on the program. He/She Measures and monitors progress to ensure that the business capability is delivered on time and within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations. Experience, both in the problem domain (through a thorough understanding of business requirements) and the software engineering domain.

Other responsibilities include client management relationship, leadership and management of the program typically delivering results through others, setting the technical and business direction for the group, effective allocation and use of resources through out releases, establishing team environment, hiring, and performance appraisals.