PROGRAM MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROGRAM MANAGER (Bond)

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Bureau of Small Business Development

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $89,112

New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/06/2026

Under the direction of the Bureau Lead, serves as a mid-level manager overseeing strategic planning, operations, communications, compliance, procurement, performance measures, and reporting for Bond projects. Manages staff and establishes policies and procedures in alignment with Bureau leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Manages and oversees the implementation of strategic planning and operational programs, including the Community Development Program, Community Wealth Building Initiative, Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD), Climate Infrastructure Fund, and Storefront Activation initiatives, and other existing or future bond and Bureau programs; provides support to other Bureau initiatives as needed.

* Supervises program staff, monitors performance, provides training, and evaluates supervisory personnel.

* Establishes program objectives, quality standards, and performance metrics to ensure productivity aligns with established goals.

* Manages budgets, contracts, grants, and administrative operations for assigned programs.

* Serves as a liaison to other City departments, agencies, community partners, and the general public.

* Represents the department at meetings, task forces, and public events, including ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings, which may occur outside standard hours.

* Manages and directs special projects and departmental initiatives.

* Acts as a liaison with local governments, community-based organizations, and coalitions to promote and enhance departmental programs and services.

* Oversee the development and distribution of outreach and marketing materials.

* Analyzes operational procedures and recommends improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness

* Responds to public inquiries and addresses program-related concerns and complaints related to programs.

* May oversee staff and the monitoring of delegate agencies supporting social or public service initiatives, ensuring effective service delivery, goal alignment, and compliance.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: City Hall, 10^th Floor

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

* Nine (9) years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor