Principal Technical Program Manager

Oracle Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation in the United States seeks a senior technical program manager to lead and deliver large, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution and operationalization.

You will define strategy, milestones, governance, and success metrics while driving alignment across engineering, product management, architecture, security, and operations. You’ll enable cloud transformation, AI-enabled improvements, and data-driven governance across executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale enterprise programs.
• Proven experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, distributed systems, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations.
• Demonstrated experience driving cloud transformation, migration, modernization, or platform initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven approach to program management, leveraging metrics, KPIs, operational insights, and analytics to drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across highly matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large, complex, cross-functional programs from concept through execution and operationalization.
• Define program strategy, scope, milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product management, architecture, security, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to drive cloud transformation initiatives and modernization programs.
• Facilitate technical decision-making and architecture reviews to ensure scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including executives, technical leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Influence decision-making across engineering, product, operations, and executive leadership teams without direct reporting authority.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, dependencies, resource constraints, and organizational challenges before they impact program outcomes.
• Lead resolution of complex technical and organizational issues.
• Establish and monitor program metrics, KPIs, and operational dashboards to measure progress, identify trends, and drive informed decision-making.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to assess risks, optimize resource allocation, prioritize initiatives, and improve program outcomes.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through measurement, reporting, and actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Leadership

Cloud Architecture

AI & Automation Enablement

Executive Presence

Program Execution

Cross-Functional Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Influencing Without Authority

Data-Driven Decision Making

Metrics & KPIs

Analytical Thinking

Risk Management

Technical Problem Solving

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

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

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

OCI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

• Lead and deliver large, complex, cross-functional programs from concept through execution and operationalization.
• Define program strategy, scope, milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product management, architecture, security, operations, and executive leadership teams.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to drive cloud transformation initiatives and modernization programs.
• Facilitate technical decision-making and architecture reviews to ensure scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including executives, technical leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Influence decision-making across engineering, product, operations, and executive leadership teams without direct reporting authority.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, dependencies, resource constraints, and organizational challenges before they impact program outcomes.
• Lead resolution of complex technical and organizational issues.
• Establish and monitor program metrics, KPIs, and operational dashboards to measure progress, identify trends, and drive informed decision-making.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to assess risks, optimize resource allocation, prioritize initiatives, and improve program outcomes.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through measurement, reporting, and actionable insights.

Internal Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale enterprise programs.
• Proven experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, distributed systems, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations.
• Demonstrated experience driving cloud transformation, migration, modernization, or platform initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven approach to program management, leveraging metrics, KPIs, operational insights, and analytics to drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across highly matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving strategic alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Certifications in cloud architecture, program management, agile methodologies, or AI technologies.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
• Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, generative AI applications, and automation frameworks.
• Experience working in highly matrixed global organizations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Leadership
• Cloud Architecture Expertise
• AI & Automation Enablement
• Executive Presence
• Program Execution Excellence
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Stakeholder Influence
• Influencing Without Authority
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Metrics and KPI Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Risk Management
• Technical Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement

Success Metrics

• Successful delivery of strategic cross-functional programs on schedule and within scope.
• Measurable improvements in operational efficiency through AI and automation initiatives.
• Reduced program risk through proactive identification and mitigation of bottlenecks.
• Increased stakeholder satisfaction and organizational alignment.
• Improved cloud platform adoption, reliability, scalability, and business outcomes.
• Consistent executive confidence in program governance, reporting, and execution.

External Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale enterprise programs.
• Proven experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, distributed systems, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations.
• Demonstrated experience driving cloud transformation, migration, modernization, or platform initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven approach to program management, leveraging metrics, KPIs, operational insights, and analytics to drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across highly matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving strategic alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Certifications in cloud architecture, program management, agile methodologies, or AI technologies.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
• Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, generative AI applications, and automation frameworks.
• Experience working in highly matrixed global organizations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Leadership
• Cloud Architecture Expertise
• AI & Automation Enablement
• Executive Presence
• Program Execution Excellence
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Stakeholder Influence
• Influencing Without Authority
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Metrics and KPI Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Risk Management
• Technical Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement

Success Metrics

• Successful delivery of strategic cross-functional programs on schedule and within scope.
• Measurable improvements in operational efficiency through AI and automation initiatives.
• Reduced program risk through proactive identification and mitigation of bottlenecks.
• Increased stakeholder satisfaction and organizational alignment.
• Improved cloud platform adoption, reliability, scalability, and business outcomes.
• Consistent executive confidence in program governance, reporting, and execution.