Strategic Tech Program Manager - Cloud, AI & SaaS Delivery

Vizient, Inc.; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 117,600 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. seeks an experienced leader to plan, coordinate, and execute a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives across Spend Management platforms.

You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into executable delivery plans while aligning multiple engineering organizations. You will oversee cross-functional programs spanning cloud infrastructure, data, AI/ML, and enterprise technology, ensuring successful delivery through

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience leading large, cross‑functional technology programs.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and SDLC practices.
• Experience managing enterprise cloud-based software delivery programs, with Azure experience preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into delivery plans.
• Drive end-to-end program planning, governance, milestones, and delivery across multiple Agile teams.
• Coordinate delivery across Cloud, Platform, Data, AI/ML, Security, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Manage dependencies, risks, issues, and resource alignment for successful program execution.
• Develop executive communications, governance reporting, and dashboards for visibility into delivery progress.

Skills

Strategic program management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Program governance

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering/IS/Business

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Vizient, Inc. seeks an experienced leader to plan, coordinate, and execute a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives across Spend Management platforms.

You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into executable delivery plans while aligning multiple engineering organizations. You will oversee cross-functional programs spanning cloud infrastructure, data, AI/ML, and enterprise technology, ensuring successful delivery through