Principal IT Program Manager

Overview

On Site
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12

Skills

PMP
PPM
SAFe Agilist

Job Details

Title: Principal IT Program Manager
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week at Oakland General Office or San Ramon Valley Conference Center)
Business Unit: Information Technology
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Work Type: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Principal IT Program Manager will provide strategic leadership across multiple, large-scale IT programs. This role requires an accomplished program leader who excels in delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and on budget. The Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, mitigate risks, and champion innovation in IT program delivery.

This is a hybrid position with 2 in-person days per week on average (Oakland or San Ramon).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, plan, and oversee complex IT programs ensuring alignment with business and technology strategies.
  • Define program goals, timelines, performance metrics, and governance processes.
  • Manage program budgets, resources, and interdependencies effectively.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks; ensure compliance with audit and governance requirements.
  • Foster collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Communicate program updates, milestones, and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement, best practices, and innovation in IT program delivery.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of program/project management experience in technology.

Desired:

  • Experience with PPM tools (e.g., Planisware).
  • PMP certification (PMI).
  • SAFe Agilist or SAFe Lean Portfolio Management certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proven success leading complex, enterprise-level IT programs.
  • Strong understanding of program/project management methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets, resources, and ambiguity effectively.
  • Strategic thinker and problem solver with strong execution skills.
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