Strategic TPM – Enterprise IT Programs Lead

GCS Recruitment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager for enterprise IT programs to drive large-scale technology initiatives and align them with business goals.

You will develop program strategy, coordinate multi-project delivery, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) required.
• 10-15 years of IT and business/industry experience.
• 5-8 years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects.
• Develop program strategy, roadmaps, and high-level plans.
• Coordinate projects and ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor milestones, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Communicate strategy, status, risks, and changes to IT and business leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to keep initiatives on track and aligned with objectives.
• Apply project and program management methodologies to drive delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Executive presentation

Stakeholder management

Program management

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Business or related field

Job description

Technical Program Manager - Enterprise IT Programs

We're looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to join an engineering organization supporting a major next phase of Commercial Business integration with a Connected Living Platform.

This role will lead complex, enterprise-wide technology programs involving multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at both the strategic and execution levels - developing program plans, managing dependencies, working with senior leadership, and ensuring projects stay aligned to business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead one or more highly complex, enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects

• Develop program strategy, business cases, roadmaps, and high-level project plans

• Coordinate multiple projects and ensure alignment across teams, technology, and business stakeholders

• Monitor milestones, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and overall program health

• Recommend adjustments to scope, timing, resources, and budgets based on changing business needs

• Partner with Project Managers to keep initiatives on track and aligned with program objectives

• Communicate program strategy, status, risks, and changes to IT and business leadership

• Work closely with senior business stakeholders to identify and prioritize technology opportunities

• Ensure programs deliver against strategic, technical, and business requirements

• Apply established project and program management methodologies to drive successful delivery

What We're Looking For

• 10-15 years of IT and business/industry experience

• 5-8 years of project management experience

• At least 3 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing complex, enterprise-level technology programs

• Strong understanding of project/program management methodologies and tools

• Experience managing multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously

• Strong communication and executive presentation skills

• Ability to work across technical and business organizations

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Project Management certification required

If you're a strategic Technical Program Manager who knows how to turn complex technology initiatives into successful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.