Job Title: Principal IT Program Manager
Location: Oakland, CA
Type: Full-Time
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate various IT projects to ensure they align with business goals and technology strategic objectives. This includes managing project interdependence and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs, including setting project goals, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget.
- Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively.
- Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives.
- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.
- Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes.
- Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible.
- Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
- 10 years of experience in technology programs and project management
- Desired:
- Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
- PMP from PMI
- SAFe Agilist
- SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- Experience in leading large scale complex programs to successful completion
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
Enthusiastic and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results
Skills: agilist,portfolio management,project management,safe,lean
