Principal Program Manager – IT Portfolio Leader

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

Job summary

Information Systems Technology Services seeks a Senior Principal Program Manager to lead a portfolio of infrastructure initiatives. This executive role requires strategic leadership, governance, and delivering large-scale programs on time and within budget.

Ideally you will have portfolio management experience at a Director level, with responsibility for portfolios valued at $500 million or more, plus Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe Agile familiarity. Hybrid onsite flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of technology program and project management experience.
• Career progression from Project Coordinator to Program Manager/Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT projects to align with goals and strategy.
• Develop strategic plans for IT programs and measure performance.
• Manage budgets and ensure projects stay within budget.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Keep stakeholders updated on progress and issues.
• Track milestones and ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure resources and governance documentation are in place.

Skills

IT portfolio management

Program management

Budget governance

Stakeholder communications

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP certification

SAFe Agilist certification

Tools

Planisware

Job description

Information Systems Technology Services seeks a Senior Principal Program Manager to lead a portfolio of infrastructure initiatives. This executive role requires strategic leadership, governance, and delivering large-scale programs on time and within budget.

Ideally you will have portfolio management experience at a Director level, with responsibility for portfolios valued at $500 million or more, plus Lean Portfolio Management and SAFe Agile familiarity. Hybrid onsite flexibility is offered.