Strategic IT Program Leader

4p-Consulting-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services seeks an experienced IT Program Manager in Atlanta to lead complex technology programs and a portfolio of interdependent IT projects. You will define program strategy, govern budgets, and align project work with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in IT program management, strong stakeholder and executive communication, and proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT program management, project management, or related technology leadership experience.
• Experience managing large, complex programs involving multiple interdependent IT projects.
• Strong knowledge of program planning, governance, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage long-term technology roadmaps.
• Experience developing budgets and operating plans for large IT initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder and executive relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate overall IT program strategy, objectives, priorities, and expected business outcomes.
• Assess the impact of technology programs and initiatives on business operations.
• Identify, organize, and manage multiple dependent projects required to achieve overall program goals.
• Coordinate IT programs and activities in alignment with organizational strategy and business priorities.
• Develop new IT programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Establish and manage long-term program goals, roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and operating plans.
• Monitor project dependencies, risks, issues, schedules, resources, and overall program performance.
• Coordinate across IT, business teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure individual projects remain aligned with overall program objectives.
• Provide program status, risks, financial updates, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish governance, reporting, and performance metrics for assigned programs.
• Drive issue resolution and remove obstacles that may impact program delivery.
• Support continuous improvement of IT program and project management processes.

Skills

IT Program Management

Program Strategy

Project Portfolio Management

IT Project Management

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Resource Planning

Technology Transformation

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Southern Company Services seeks an experienced IT Program Manager in Atlanta to lead complex technology programs and a portfolio of interdependent IT projects. You will define program strategy, govern budgets, and align project work with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in IT program management, strong stakeholder and executive communication, and proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration across IT and business teams.