Principal Program Manager

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

Location: Oakland, CA

Work Mode: Hybrid

Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate various IT projects to ensure they align with business goals and technology strategic objectives. This includes managing project interdependencies 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.

Requirements:

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

Preferred Skills:

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