Senior Principal Program Manager

Primary Job Title

Senior Principal Program Manager

Location

Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to be at the client as they are embarking on their 10-year True North Strategy, an enterprise strategy thatsets a clear vision of what it means to achieve their Purpose: Delivering for Our Hometowns, Serving Our Planet, and Leading with Love. Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions. Powering the client with innovative solutions & services that drive reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. The client is the trusted, climate-resilient, smart, digital utility platform that redefines the customer energy experience. We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Principal Program Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of customer initiatives. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. The role demands aptness in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and being driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate various IT projects to ensure they align with business goals and technology strategic objectives, including 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience

• 10 years of technology program and project management

Desired Experience

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

About The Company

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!