Program Manager V (Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner)

KellyMitchell Group; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group seeks an experienced Program Manager V / Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner to lead large-scale enterprise IT initiatives. This role focuses on product strategy, portfolio governance, and execution across enterprise IT products and platforms.

Remote with occasional onsite visits in Oakland, CA. The candidate should bring a track record in cloud modernization, multi-year roadmaps, and strong executive stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of program/portfolio/product management experience in enterprise technology environments.
• 8+ years leading large-scale, cross-functional IT initiatives with executive visibility.
• Experience as Product Owner, Product Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager.
• Strong background managing multi-year technology transformation programs and strategic roadmaps.
• Experience in portfolio governance, program delivery, budget management, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing decision-making across complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or application modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile product management and software delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term product vision, strategy, and multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Serve as Product Owner for enterprise technology products and platforms, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, risk, and operational needs.
• Lead large, cross-functional technology programs impacting multiple business and technology organizations.
• Own portfolio planning, governance, financial oversight, investment roadmaps, and executive reporting.
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, architecture, cybersecurity, and operations stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Develop and manage product backlogs, business requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead modernization efforts including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, application lifecycle management, and technical debt reduction.
• Drive program execution using Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, resource planning, vendor relationships, and contract performance.
• Present strategic recommendations, portfolio performance, risks, and funding requirements to executive leadership.
• Establish KPIs, service metrics, governance processes, and value realization measurements.
• Mentor project managers, product owners, and program management professionals across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile product management

Strategic program leadership

Executive communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

PMP

PMI-ACP

CSPO

SAFe POPM

SAFe SPC

ITIL certifications

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading energy services provider, is seeking an experienced Program Manager V / Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner to join them. This individual will drive product strategy, portfolio governance, and execution of large-scale technology initiatives across enterprise IT products and platforms. The ideal candidate brings a blend of product ownership, strategic program leadership, stakeholder management, and technology transformation experience.

Contract Details

Location: Oakland, CA Duration: 61+ Week Contract Work Model: Remote with occasional onsite visits; approximately 1 day/week onsite

Core Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term product vision, strategy, and multi-year technology roadmaps
• Serve as Product Owner for enterprise technology products and platforms, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, risk, and operational needs
• Lead large, cross-functional technology programs impacting multiple business and technology organizations
• Own portfolio planning, governance, financial oversight, investment roadmaps, and executive reporting
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, architecture, cybersecurity, and operations stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Develop and manage product backlogs, business requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Lead modernization efforts including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, application lifecycle management, and technical debt reduction
• Drive program execution using Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Manage budgets, forecasts, resource planning, vendor relationships, and contract performance
• Present strategic recommendations, portfolio performance, risks, and funding requirements to executive leadership
• Establish KPIs, service metrics, governance processes, and value realization measurements
• Mentor project managers, product owners, and program management professionals across the organization

Required Skills & Experience

12+ years of program, portfolio, project, or product management experience within enterprise technology environments 8+ years leading large-scale, cross-functional IT initiatives with executive visibility Experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager Strong background managing multi-year technology transformation programs and strategic roadmaps Expertise in portfolio governance, program delivery, budget management, forecasting, and resource planning Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing decision-making across complex organizations Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or application modernization initiatives Strong understanding of Agile product management and software delivery methodologies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe POPM, SAFe SPC, and/or ITIL certifications Experience managing technology vendors, managed service providers, and strategic technology investments Utility industry experience is a plus

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strategic thinker with strong business and technology acumen
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Strong financial, portfolio, and investment planning capabilities
• Proven leadership within matrixed organizations
• Expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance programs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while driving measurable business outcomes
• Skilled at influencing teams and leading organizational change

Work Environment

Location: Oakland, CA Work Model: Primarily remote position Candidates must be local to the Oakland, CA area and available for onsite meetings approximately one day per week as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $63.00 and $90.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.