Senior Technical Program Manager

Zensar Technologies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) to lead large-scale enterprise technology programs and strategic initiatives. You will bridge business and technology, drive organizational change, and steer AI-enabled solutions across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI, SDLC delivery, Agile methods, and digital transformation, with a track record of executive-level workshops and successful adoption.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years leading large-scale technology programs in enterprise environments.
• Proven cross-functional leadership across SDLC and modern software practices.
• Experience with AI-driven, ML, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Governance, portfolio/risk management, and stakeholder engagement expertise.
• Executive presence with ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong consultative and strategic thinking with business focus.
• Experience facilitating workshops and discovery sessions.
• Proven success driving organizational change and user adoption.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise programs and strategic technology initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Act as trusted advisor to executive leadership and stakeholders on technology strategy and transformation.
• Drive SDLC execution across requirements, architecture, development, testing, release, deployment, and adoption.
• Partner with business and tech leaders to align objectives with goals and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate executive workshops, strategy sessions, and cross-functional planning.
• Communicate with senior leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders with strong executive presence.
• Develop and execute change management and adoption strategies for new processes and tech.
• Navigate organizational politics and build consensus among diverse groups.
• Identify risks and dependencies and drive alignment to mitigate challenges.
• Lead Agile delivery across multiple teams using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or enterprise frameworks.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA, Security, and Operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Provide governance and status reporting to executives.

Skills

Technical Program Management

AI / Generative AI Expertise

SDLC Management

Executive Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Workshop Facilitation

Change Management

Organizational Influence

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Leadership

Digital Transformation

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Education

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

We're a bunch of hardworking, fun-loving, people-oriented technology enthusiasts. We love what we do, and we're passionate about helping our clients thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Zensar is an organization focused on building relationships with our clients and with each other - happiness is at the core of everything we do. In fact, we're so into happiness that we've created a Global Happiness Council, and we send out a Happiness Survey to our employees each year. We've learned that employee happiness requires more than a competitive paycheck, and our employee value proposition - grow, own, achieve, learn (GOAL) - lays out the core opportunities we seek to foster for every employee. Teamwork and collaboration are critical to Zensar's mission and success, and our teams work on a diverse and challenging mix of technologies across a broad industry spectrum. These industries include banking and financial services, high-tech and manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, retail, and consumer services. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits. If you are looking for a place to have an immediate impact, to grow and contribute, where we work hard, play hard, and support each other, consider joining team Zensar!

Zensar is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex enterprise technology programs and strategic initiatives. This role requires a highly consultative leader with strong executive presence who can bridge business and technology teams, drive organizational change, and successfully navigate complex stakeholder environments.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AI-enabled solutions, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) delivery, enterprise program management, Agile methodologies, and digital transformation initiatives. This individual will be responsible for driving strategic outcomes, facilitating executive-level discussions, leading workshops, and ensuring successful adoption of technology solutions across the organization.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

This position is open to full-time, offering excellent benefits and strong professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise programs and strategic technology initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders, providing consultative guidance on technology strategy, delivery approaches, and organizational transformation.
• Drive program execution across the full SDLC, including requirements, architecture, development, testing, release, deployment, and adoption.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align program objectives with organizational goals and measurable business outcomes.
• Facilitate executive workshops, strategy sessions, discovery meetings, and cross-functional planning exercises.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and confidently communicate with senior leadership, business sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute change management and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation of new processes, products, and technologies.
• Navigate complex organizational and political environments while building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and program challenges while influencing decisions and driving alignment.
• Lead Agile delivery across multiple teams using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or other enterprise Agile frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, QA, Security, and Operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for innovation, automation, and AI-driven efficiencies.
• Provide executive-level reporting, program governance, and status communications.

Required Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience managing large-scale technology programs within enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional programs across the complete SDLC.
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, cloud technologies, and enterprise delivery models.
• Experience working on or delivering AI-driven, machine learning, generative AI, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in program governance, portfolio management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong consultative and strategic thinking skills with a business-first mindset.
• Experience leading workshops, facilitating discovery sessions, and driving alignment among technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven success driving organizational change, user adoption, and transformation initiatives.
• Ability to effectively navigate complex organizational and political environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and SAFe frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or comparable project and delivery management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Agile/Scrum or SAFe Certification
• Experience in consulting or client-facing delivery environments
• Experience leading enterprise modernization and AI transformation programs

Key Skills

• Technical Program Management
• AI / Generative AI Expertise
• SDLC Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning
• Workshop Facilitation
• Change Management & Adoption
• Organizational Influence
• Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Political Savvy & Stakeholder Navigation
• Digital Transformation

Zensar believes that diversity of backgrounds, thought, experience, and expertise fosters the robust exchange of ideas that enables the highest quality collaboration and work product. Zensar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Zensar is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Zensar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. Accommodation made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work with Zensar. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants for certain positions.

Zensar values your privacy. We'll use your data in accordance with our privacy statement located at: https://zensar.com/privacy-notice