Information Technology Program Manager

Astreya; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya in the United States is seeking a Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner to define strategy and oversee multi-year technology programs across IT products and services.

This role bridges business and technology, owning product vision, roadmap, governance, funding, and delivery execution to deliver measurable value, reliability, and security. It is a hybrid role with 1 day on-site in Oakland, CA and remote work.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in technology program, portfolio, or product management.
• 8+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience as Product Owner/PM/Program Manager or Portfolio Manager.
• Proven success in digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap.
• Serve as Product Owner for strategic technology products and platforms.
• Prioritize backlogs based on business value, risk, and compliance.
• Translate business needs into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Drive modernization, debt reduction, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional programs with enterprise-wide impact.
• Oversee governance, budgeting, and executive reporting.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Executive communication

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ITIL Foundation or higher

Job description

***This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and 1 days per week on-site in Oakland, CA.***

Position Summary:

The Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner role is responsible for defining product strategy, managing complex multi-year technology programs, and ensuring delivery of business outcomes across a portfolio of IT products and services. This position serves as the bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams, architecture, cybersecurity, operations, and executive leadership.

The role owns product vision, roadmap development, strategic planning, portfolio governance, funding, prioritization, and delivery execution. The Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner drives modernization initiatives, aligns technology investments with business objectives, and ensures products deliver measurable value, reliability, security, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap.
• Serve as Product Owner for strategic technology products and platforms.
• Develop and prioritize product backlogs based on business value, risk, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Translate business needs into product requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Drive product lifecycle management, including modernization, technical debt reduction, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Establish and monitor product KPIs, service metrics, and value realization measurements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments.
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs with enterprise-wide impact.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives within an assigned portfolio.
• Develop multi-year strategic plans, investment roadmaps, and delivery schedules.
• Oversee program governance, issue escalation, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment of program objectives with enterprise and IT strategic goals.
• Track benefits realization and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Lead quarterly and annual planning activities.
• Develop and manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies.
• Perform resource planning across internal teams, contractors, vendors, and managed service providers.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure effective use of technology investments.
• Develop business cases and investment recommendations for executive review.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Partner with business leaders, IT executives, architecture teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Present portfolio health, strategic recommendations, risks, and funding requirements to leadership.
• Facilitate decision-making and alignment across multiple organizations.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure product and program success.
• Lead communication and change management activities for complex initiatives.

Delivery Leadership

• Ensure successful delivery of technology solutions from concept through implementation and operational transition.
• Coordinate across product, engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture, and operations teams.
• Remove organizational barriers and resolve complex program issues.
• Establish delivery standards, governance processes, and performance expectations.
• Drive Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies as appropriate.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Program Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and emerging leaders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert across the organization.
• Lead strategic initiatives and special assignments requiring executive-level judgment.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of technology program, portfolio, project, or product management experience.
• 8+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with significant budgets and executive visibility.
• Experience serving as Product Owner, Product Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager.
• Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, application modernization, or technology lifecycle management initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL Foundation or higher

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of product management and Agile methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of program and portfolio management principles.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and budget management capabilities.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic planning and roadmap development expertise.
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Experience leading in a matrixed organization.
• Risk management, governance, and compliance expertise.
• Vendor and contract management experience.
• Ability to balance business priorities, operational requirements, and technology strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption.
• Financial Forecasts & Budget Plans
• Benefits Realization Dashboard
• KPI and Service Performance Metrics
• Governance and Compliance Reporting

Success Measures:

• Delivery of strategic business outcomes
• Product adoption and customer satisfaction
• On-time and on-budget program execution
• Reduction of technical debt and operational risk
• Achievement of service reliability and operational targets
• Stakeholder satisfaction and executive confidence
• Successful execution of lifecycle initiatives

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law