Strategic Technical Program Manager — Cloud, Data & AI

Vizient; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking a senior program leader to drive a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives for the Spend Management platform. You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into executable delivery plans and ensure successful cross-functional execution.

You will oversee cloud modernization, data platforms, AI/ML initiatives, API integrations, and platform services while managing dependencies, budgets, governance and program

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, cross-functional technology programs.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and SDLC practices.
• Experience delivering enterprise cloud-based software programs (Microsoft Azure preferred).
• Experience developing executive dashboards and portfolio-level delivery insights.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of a portfolio of technology initiatives across Spend Management platform.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable program roadmaps with leaders.
• 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 resources to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional forums and governance meetings for program alignment.
• Develop executive communications and governance reporting for delivery progress and decisions.
• Support release planning, production readiness, and operational transition activities.

Skills

Cross-functional program leadership

Agile methodologies

Enterprise cloud delivery

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Executive dashboards

AI/ML & Gen AI

Cloud architectures & APIs

SDLC best practices

Program governance

Education

Advanced degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Vizient is seeking a senior program leader to drive a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives for the Spend Management platform. You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business leaders to translate priorities into executable delivery plans and ensure successful cross-functional execution.

You will oversee cloud modernization, data platforms, AI/ML initiatives, API integrations, and platform services while managing dependencies, budgets, governance and program