Senior Program & Transition Manager

Capgemini; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Program Manager in the United States (Santa Clara area) with 8+ years of experience in managing large-scale programs. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, defining scope and timelines, budgeting, and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with business, technology, and operations, manage risks, and drive governance with leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within Capgemini.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of overall experience with at least 8-10 years in Program Management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects and programs from initiation to closure.
• Define program scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including business, technology, operations, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Manage resource planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Drive governance meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate change management and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PM methodologies

Budgeting

Resource planning

Jira

MS Project

Azure DevOps

PMP/PRINCE2/Scrum Master

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Capgemini is seeking an experienced Program Manager in the United States (Santa Clara area) with 8+ years of experience in managing large-scale programs. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, defining scope and timelines, budgeting, and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with business, technology, and operations, manage risks, and drive governance with leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within Capgemini.