Strategic Tech Program Manager: Cloud, Data & AI Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives across the Spend Management platform.

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 cloud modernization, data platforms, AI/ML, and enterprise SaaS programs, managing dependencies, risks, budgets, governance, and program

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional technology programs.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC practices.
• Experience with Azure cloud and enterprise SaaS delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of projects within a portfolio of complex technology initiatives supporting Vizient's Spend Management products and platform.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Enterprise Architecture, and business leaders to translate strategic objectives into executable program roadmaps.
• Drive end-to-end program planning, governance, milestone tracking, and successful delivery across multiple Agile engineering teams.
• Coordinate delivery across Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Security, Corporate Technology, Enterprise Architecture, and R&D teams.
• Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, issues, and resource alignment to ensure successful program execution.
• Develop executive dashboards and governance reporting communicating progress, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, IS, Business

Advanced degree preferred

PM certification: PMP/PgMP/PMI-ACP/CSM/SAFe

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Vizient, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives across the Spend Management platform.

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 cloud modernization, data platforms, AI/ML, and enterprise SaaS programs, managing dependencies, risks, budgets, governance, and program