Strategic Enterprise Tech Programs Lead

SSOE Group

Toledo (OH)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 150,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus eligibility program

Employee-owned firm

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-scale technology initiatives that drive business impact. You’ll bridge engineering teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership, translating complex challenges into clear strategies and delivering with budget discipline.

You will participate in architecture discussions, sprint planning, and design reviews while mentoring others, advancing PMO standards, and reporting to C-suite executives on progress, risks, and value

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field.
12+ years of progressive experience in technical project/program management.
5+ years managing complex technology projects involving software development, infrastructure, cloud migration, systems integration, or digital transformation.
Strong understanding of SDLC, cloud technologies (Azure preferred), system architecture, DevOps practices, and enterprise technology environments.
Experience managing project financials, budgets, resources, risks, and vendor relationships.
Proficiency with Agile and traditional project delivery methodologies, along with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Travel: May require occasional travel to other facilities for coordination, technical workshops, or training.

Responsibilities

Own large, complex technology initiatives with significant business impact from strategy through delivery.
Define vision, scope, success metrics, and execution plans in partnership with executives, stakeholders, and engineering leaders.
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, architecture, DevOps, QA, vendors, and business partners.
Serve as the key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring solutions align with strategic objectives.
Partner in architecture reviews, delivery planning, and technical decision-making to identify risks and drive successful outcomes.
Communicate complex technical concepts and program status clearly to executive audiences.
Own program budgets, forecasts, resource planning, and investment optimization.
Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and escalations across multiple teams and initiatives.
Ensure delivery meets commitments for scope, schedule, quality, security, and compliance.
Provide executive reporting and insights that connect technology outcomes to business value.
Lead governance, vendor management, and change control processes across critical initiatives.
Continuously improve delivery practices, operational efficiency, and PMO standards.
Mentor Project Managers and technical leaders to strengthen delivery excellence across the organization.
Champion process innovation, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working.
Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and resource alignment across strategic programs.