IT Program Manager, Principal

Location: Oakland, CA, US 94612

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Details:

• Position Type: Direct Placement (STRAIGHT FTE / Client's DIRECT HIRE)
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Requisition ID: 170750
• Job Category: Project / Program Management
• Job Level: Manager/Principal
• Business Unit: Information Technology
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview: It is an exciting time to be at the company as we are embarking on our 10-year True North Strategy, an enterprise strategy that sets a clear vision of what it means to achieve our 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 company with innovative solutions & services that drive reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. We are the trusted, climate-resilient, smart, digital utility platform that redefines the customer energy experience.

Job Summary: 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. You will be adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office at the Oakland Headquarters based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the Service Territory.

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 technology program and project management

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• 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

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client: Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment.

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!

Job Number: 170750

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