Hybrid Principal Program Manager, Large-Scale IT Portfolio

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Systems Technology Services is seeking a Senior Principal Program Manager to lead a portfolio of infrastructure initiatives with a strategic, executive focus. This role manages large cross-functional programs within lean governance, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery for portfolios valued at $500M+.

The position requires a track record at a Director level or higher, strong stakeholder management, and a passion for delivering complex, high-impact results in a utility/energy context.

Qualifications

• 10 years of technology program and project management experience.
• Clear career progression: Project Coordinator → Project Manager → Program Manager/Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT projects to align with business goals and tech objectives.
• Develop strategic plans for IT programs with milestones and metrics.
• Manage budgets and ensure projects stay within allocated funds.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder transparency.
• Maintain project documentation and governance.

Skills

Portfolio management

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communications

Budget management

SAFe Agile

Planisware

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

PMP certification (preferred)

SAFe Agilist certification (preferred)

Tools

Planisware

Job description

Information Systems Technology Services is seeking a Senior Principal Program Manager to lead a portfolio of infrastructure initiatives with a strategic, executive focus. This role manages large cross-functional programs within lean governance, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery for portfolios valued at $500M+.

The position requires a track record at a Director level or higher, strong stakeholder management, and a passion for delivering complex, high-impact results in a utility/energy context.