Program Manager IV

Spectraforce Technologies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Oakland, CA, seeks a Program Manager IV for a 12-month hybrid role, with weekly onsite presence at the Oakland Headquarters. The position focuses on IT third-party strategy and operations, coordinating governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight.

The role serves as a central integration point to translate priorities into clear plans, manage interdependencies, and deliver executive-ready updates on performance, financials, and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 8 years of job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight.
• Serves as a central coordination point across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, delivery teams, and external partners.
• Establishes and maintains operating cadence with milestones, risks, decisions, and action items for multiple workstreams.
• Develops strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners for effective collaboration.
• Monitors program performance, including financials and budgets, and provides data-driven insights into variances and opportunities.
• Communicates program status and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels with executive-ready updates.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree in related discipline

PMP - Project Management Professional certification

Job description

Title: Program Manager IV

Location: Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid- onsite once a week)

Duration: 12 months

Note

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and 1 day per week at our Oakland Headquarters based on business need.

Description

Department Overview

• The IT Third-Party Strategy and Operations (TPSO) team, within the Office of the CIO (OCIO), provides the governance, structure, and operational discipline that enable effective management of the client's IT third-party ecosystem.
• TPSO drives strategic, operational, and financial oversight across contracts, vendors, labor programs, and portfolio data, ensuring consistent standards, informed decision-making, and optimized spend. Through cross-functional partnership with sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery teams, TPSO establishes enterprise controls, enhances transparency, and supports the reliable delivery of IT services that power the business.

Position Summary

• This role serves as a central integration point for the IT Third-Party Strategy and Operations leadership team, helping translate priorities into clear plans and ensuring coordinated execution across multiple functional areas.
• The position partners closely with other OCIO teams, sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery organizations to align stakeholders, manage interdependencies, and maintain an effective operating cadence that drives program outcomes.
• With a focus on IT third-party management, the role helps coordinate work across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight activities to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• This includes tracking progress across initiatives, surfacing risks and decisions, and ensuring dependencies are actively managed across internal teams and external partners.
• The role also supports program-level reporting and leader‑ready communications, enabling informed decision‑making and visibility into performance, financials, and delivery outcomes.
• Operating with a high degree of autonomy and influence, this position works across organizational boundaries to connect strategy to execution and ensure complex third‑party initiatives remain aligned, well‑governed, and on track.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that support IT third‑party strategy execution, ensuring alignment across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight activities.
• Serves as a central coordination point across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, delivery teams, and external partners, managing interdependencies and driving progress to achieve program objectives.
• Establishes and maintains operating cadence, including tracking milestones, risks, decisions, and action items to ensure consistent execution and accountability across multiple workstreams.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting effective collaboration and alignment across the third‑party ecosystem.
• Monitors program performance, including financials, budgets, and key metrics, and provides clear, data‑driven insights into variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Communicates program status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including preparing concise, executive‑ready updates and materials.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, governance, and operating models, including recommending enhancements to third‑party management practices and standards.
• Provides guidance and informal leadership to team members and stakeholders, helping align work to strategic priorities and reinforcing consistent execution practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Job‑related experience, 8 years

Desired

• Masters Degree in job‑related discipline or equivalent experience
• PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional programs that span multiple teams and stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of IT third‑party management, including contract governance, vendor management, and labor programs
• Experience working across the full third‑party lifecycle, including planning, execution, and ongoing governance of external partners
• Ability to build alignment and influence decisions across senior leaders, functional teams, and external partners without direct authority
• Proven ability to manage interdependencies, risks, and execution across multiple initiatives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Experience establishing operating cadences, tracking program performance, and driving accountability to outcomes
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience supporting budget tracking, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, executive‑ready messaging
• Experience working within regulated or compliance‑driven environments, with an understanding of governance, controls, and audit considerations
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership priorities