Lead Program Manager

Lead Program Manager

Location: Bethpage, NY (Hybrid – 2-3 Days/Week) (Local Candidates Only)

Company Overview

Glint Tech Solutions is a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and global IT staffing firm connecting exceptional technology professionals with leading enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada.

Project Description

Our client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology company, is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology programs supporting business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience initiatives. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional delivery teams, driving Agile execution, overseeing multi-million-dollar technology investments, and ensuring successful program outcomes.

Important: Candidates must have proven experience managing technology programs with budgets of at least $5 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large, cross-functional technology programs from planning through delivery and stabilization.
• Own a portfolio of multiple initiatives and coordinate software, infrastructure, and operational delivery teams.
• Develop integrated technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
• Manage program prioritization, dependencies, sequencing, and value realization.
• Oversee Agile delivery using Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies.
• Monitor delivery performance, program health, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Own program financials, including budgets, forecasts, funding, milestones, and ROI.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Finance teams to drive strategic decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, governance reviews, and roadmap updates.
• Mentor Project Managers and promote continuous improvement across delivery practices.

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Technology Delivery, Engineering, or Program Management.
• 3+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology programs or value streams.
• Proven experience managing $5M+ technology program budgets.
• Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing software delivery and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning experience.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, governance, and cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Telecommunications, Broadband, Cable, or Mobile industry experience.
• Knowledge of DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G technologies.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms, APIs, DevOps, and SDN/NFV.
• PMP Certification (Highly Preferred).
• Master's Degree or MBA.
• Experience presenting financial and program performance updates to executive leadership.