IT Program Manager

Pay Rate: Bay Area Min: $144,000 Bay Area Max: $244,000 MIDPOINT: $194,000

Summary:

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Work Mode: Hybrid (Must be able to go onsite once or twice a week)
• Direct hire

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate various IT projects to ensure alignment with business goals and technology strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs, including setting project goals, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Manage program and project budgets to ensure financial resources are used efficiently.
• Identify potential risks and develop comprehensive mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and effective communication.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress and changes.
• Track project milestones and assess performance to ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure project teams have necessary resources for timely execution of tasks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for accurate recording and accessibility.
• Ensure robust project governance for compliance with internal audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in IT program delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of technology program and project management experience.
• Minimum 6 years of large portfolio management experience.

Preferred Skills:

• 15 years of experience in technology program and project management.
• Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware.
• PMP certification from PMI.
• SAFe Agilist certification.
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management certification.