Strategic IT Programs Lead

Phoenix-Contact; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

On-site gym

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Phoenix Contact is seeking a Strategic Program Manager – IT to translate strategic intent into executable programs delivering business outcomes and technology-enabled transformation across the North America region. Working within the Strategic Enterprise PMO, you will lead cross-functional delivery, manage dependencies, and partner with IT and business leaders to realize measurable benefits.

The role requires high-level liaison between PMO teams, strong governance and risk management, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Business Technology, or related tech field preferred.
• 12+ years of related professional experience leading strategic initiatives, enterprise programs, or cross-functional transformations.
• Proven success leading complex cross-functional initiatives without formal reporting authority.
• Strong program management, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Strong understanding of technology operating models, roadmaps, cybersecurity requirements, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic programs aligned to approved strategic objectives.
• Translate approved strategic intent into executable program plans, roadmaps, and initiatives.
• Coordinate execution across multiple functions, business units, and country enterprises.
• Manage governance, risks, issues, dependencies, and change activities for successful delivery.
• Provide executive-level reporting, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
• Serve as liaison between the Strategic Enterprise PMO and IT PMO to translate enterprise strategy into tech initiatives.
• Assist in prioritization and delivery of strategic programs creating value across North America.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Phoenix Contact is seeking a Strategic Program Manager – IT to translate strategic intent into executable programs delivering business outcomes and technology-enabled transformation across the North America region. Working within the Strategic Enterprise PMO, you will lead cross-functional delivery, manage dependencies, and partner with IT and business leaders to realize measurable benefits.

The role requires high-level liaison between PMO teams, strong governance and risk management, and a