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Sales Training and Readiness Program

Schaumburg, IL

$21.63 - $24.05/hr

The STAR (Sales Training and Readiness) Program at Reliance Matrix is your fast track into a ... Earn your Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) designation , giving you a competitive edge ...

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Sales Training and Readiness Program

Schaumburg, IL

$21.63 - $24.05/hr

The STAR (Sales Training and Readiness) Program at Reliance Matrix is your fast track into a ... Earn your Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) designation , giving you a competitive edge ...

Stripe

Commercial Solutions Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

You're responsible for the end-to-end management of commercial and GBS launch readiness programs, driving cross-organizational alignment through the delivery of related outputs. This role requires a ...

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Program Manager - Center for Family Engagement and Well-Being. *Master's Degree in Human Services ... Ensure continuous program coverage and operational readiness across all shifts, including evenings ...

The LaSalle Group

Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $90/hr

Program Manager - IT Portfolio & PMO LaSalle Network is partnering with a client in the Greater ... Support development planning, testing readiness, cutover coordination, and change management ...

UL Solutions

Senior Program Manager

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$138K - $236K/yr

Manages the programs budget and financial performance. * Coordinates the programs and their ... Drive Day 1 readiness and TSA execution (as applicable) * Identify risks and lead mitigation and ...

UL Solutions

Senior Program Manager

Northbrook, IL · On-site

$138K - $236K/yr

Manages the programs budget and financial performance. * Coordinates the programs and their ... Drive Day 1 readiness and TSA execution (as applicable) * Identify risks and lead mitigation and ...

UL Solutions

Senior Program Manager

Northbrook, IL

$138K - $236K/yr

Manages the programs budget and financial performance. * Coordinates the programs and their ... Drive Day 1 readiness and TSA execution (as applicable) * Identify risks and lead mitigation and ...

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How much do readiness program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for readiness program manager in Chicago, IL is $70,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,400.00 and $71,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Readiness Program Manager?

A Readiness Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization, team, or project is fully prepared to achieve its goals, especially during times of change or when launching new initiatives. They assess current processes, identify gaps in skills or resources, and develop plans to address these gaps. Their role often includes coordinating training, communication, and resource allocation to optimize performance and minimize risks. Readiness Program Managers work across departments to drive collaboration and ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes.

What is the difference between Readiness Program Manager vs Training Coordinator?

AspectReadiness Program ManagerTraining Coordinator
CredentialsProject management certifications, industry-specific knowledgeTraining certifications, instructional design experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaborationOrganizing and delivering training sessions
Employer & IndustryMilitary, government, corporate sectorsEducation, corporate training, nonprofits
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding program readiness and managementFocus on training delivery and logistics

The Readiness Program Manager oversees the preparation and coordination of programs to ensure operational readiness, often involving strategic planning and cross-team collaboration. In contrast, the Training Coordinator primarily focuses on organizing and delivering training sessions. While both roles require training-related credentials, the Readiness Program Manager emphasizes program management skills, whereas the Training Coordinator concentrates on instructional delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Readiness Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Readiness Program Manager, you need expertise in project management, operational planning, and process improvement, often supported by a bachelor's degree and experience in program or change management. Familiarity with project management tools (like MS Project or Asana), data analysis platforms, and certifications such as PMP or Agile are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you drive cross-functional initiatives and align teams toward readiness goals. These competencies ensure smooth program execution, organizational preparedness, and effective response to business disruptions.

How does a Readiness Program Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success?

A Readiness Program Manager works closely with various departments such as product, operations, sales, and customer support to align project deliverables and timelines. They facilitate regular meetings, coordinate communication, and manage dependencies to ensure all stakeholders are prepared for upcoming launches or changes. Collaboration often involves identifying gaps in processes, creating training materials, and ensuring all teams have the resources needed for a smooth rollout. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive consensus among diverse groups.
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Infographic showing various Readiness Program Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,831 per year, or $34.1 per hour.
Program Manager, Leadership Readiness and Enablement

Program Manager, Leadership Readiness and Enablement

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

University Of Chicago Medicine rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

256th of 876 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Program Manager, Leadership Readiness and Enablement in our Talent Strategy & Experiencedepartment. This is an on-site position with opportunities for remote work. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Program Manager, Leadership Readiness and Enablement is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, facilitation, and optimization of enterprise learning and development programming for leadership readiness and enablement. Under the director of Executive Director of Talent Strategy and Experience, this role works closely across HR leadership, and with operational leaders to align development offerings with organizational priorities, leadership competencies, succession planning outcomes, and performance management strategies.
The Program Manager supports workforce capability and leadership readiness by translating identified organizational and talent gaps into actionable development solutions and scalable programming. This role will strengthen the organization's ability to proactively develop leaders, retain high-potential talent, and build sustainable leadership pipelines necessary to support long-term organizational success. Importantly, this position will also establish stronger measurement and accountability around learning and development investments through evaluation of program effectiveness, engagement outcomes, promotion and retention trends, internal mobility, succession readiness, and leadership effectiveness metrics.
Essential Job Functions
  • Support the development and lead the execution, and continuous optimization of leadership readiness and enablement programming, including enterprise learning and development programming. This role will focus on ensuring succession planning and development strategy across multiple leader populations, including emerging leaders, frontline leaders, managers, senior leaders, executives, and broader employee development populations as applicable.
  • Oversee and support enterprise development programs including initiatives such as Manager Enablement Training (MET), Rise Higher, Executive Leadership Institute, and other custom learning offerings.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to HR leaders, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders in support of enterprise learning and development initiatives.
  • Partner with organizational leaders and HR stakeholders to identify workforce and leadership capability gaps and translate organizational priorities into targeted development strategies, ensuring learning and development programming aligns with organizational goals, operational priorities, leadership expectations, and workforce development needs.
  • Coordinate program logistics, communications, vendor partnerships, facilitation schedules, and participant experiences.
  • Support external partnerships, benchmarking, and research related to learning and development best practices and emerging workforce trends.
  • Ensure scalability, sustainability, and continuous improvement of learning and development programming and processes.
  • Partner closely with succession planning and talent management efforts to translate talent review outcomes, succession insights, competency gaps, and leadership readiness needs into actionable development plans.
  • Support the integration of leadership competencies into development programs, learning experiences, talent assessments, performance management processes, and leadership tools.
  • Assist in building scalable development pathways that strengthen internal mobility, workforce capability, leadership readiness, and long-term succession pipelines.
  • Collaborate with HR and business leaders to support individualized and cohort-based development planning.
  • Facilitate instructor-led trainings, workshops, retreats, and development experiences across all leadership levels and employee populations as assigned.
  • Design, enhance, and maintain learning curriculum and development materials using adult learning principles and best practices.
  • Support blended learning approaches including in-person, virtual, cohort-based, and experiential learning models.
  • Ensure programming remains current, relevant, engaging, and aligned with enterprise culture and organizational expectations.
  • Establish and monitor success metrics and program evaluation strategies to assess development effectiveness and organizational return on investment.
  • Analyze development outcomes using data points including participation, engagement, retention, promotion rates, internal mobility, succession readiness, and leader effectiveness.
  • Make recommendations for program enhancements based on participant feedback, organizational outcomes, workforce trends, and business needs.
  • Develop presentations, reports, and executive summaries to communicate program impact and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited body is required
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in leadership development, or organizational development programs and initiatives is required
  • Minimal of 8 years of experience in designing and/or facilitating development programming for leadership and/or employee populations is required
  • Minimum of 8 years of demonstrating experience translating organizational strategy, talent insights, or succession planning outcomes into development solutions is required
  • Project management experience is required
  • Program management experience is required
  • Strong understanding of leadership competencies, adult learning principles, organizational development, workforce development and talent strategy.
  • Experience measuring program effectiveness and utilizing data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate ROI.
  • Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Learning and development program management
  • Leadership development and facilitation expertise
  • Curriculum and instructional design
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Program evaluation and analytics
  • Executive communication and presentation skills
  • Relationship management and collaboration
  • Change management and organizational effectiveness
  • Project and program management
  • Learning technologies and virtual facilitation platforms.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working within complex, matrixed, or healthcare organizations preferred.

Position Details:
  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Days
  • Location: Hyde Park
  • Unit/Department: Talent Strategy
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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