Senior Program Manager - Principal

Program Manager, Principal

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 1 day/week onsite

Job Details

• Position Type: Direct Hire
• Pay / Salary: $144,000 $194,000 / Year (USD)
• Relocation: Relocation benefits are available to candidates willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Oakland office.
• Interview Process: 4 rounds of video interview
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is an exciting time to join the Information Systems Technology Services organization, a unified team comprised of various departments that collaborate to deliver high-quality technology solutions powering the enterprise with innovative solutions and services that drive reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. The organization serves as a 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 infrastructure initiatives. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

The position functions as part of a Lean Portfolio Management team supporting the Customer and Energy Systems organization. The role involves overseeing and delivering large-scale, complex programs and applications, with a strong focus on governance, oversight, and driving outcomes. The ideal candidate will have portfolio management experience managing large, complex programs, preferably at a Director level, with responsibility for portfolios valued at $500 million or more.

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.

Required Experience

• 10 years of technology program and project management experience.
• Demonstrated, clear career progression: Project Coordinator Project Manager Program Manager/Director. Candidates without a clear and natural career progression will not be considered.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 15 years of experience in technology program and project management.
• Portfolio management experience at a Director level, with responsibility for portfolios valued at $500 million or more.
• Enterprise-level experience within an IT department (in lieu of utility industry experience).
• Utility industry experience.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and drive cross-functional collaboration across complex organizations.
• Strong project governance skills, including compliance with internal audit requirements.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial resource oversight for large-scale programs.
• Risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive project documentation (project plans, communication plans, risk logs, status reports).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with a PPM tool such as Planisware for project tracking and portfolio management (Planisware is currently in use at this organization).
• Familiarity with SAFe Agilist and SAFe Lean Portfolio Management frameworks.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• PMP certification from PMI preferred.

Benefits

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

Important Notes

• The hiring manager reviews each resume alongside the candidate's LinkedIn profile to verify that career progression aligns and reflects the appropriate level of experience. Candidates with an unclear career path or mixed job titles will not be considered for interviews.
• The salary range represents the minimum to midpoint of the full range; the final offer will be based on multiple factors including internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. This position is also eligible to participate in discretionary incentive compensation programs.

About the Client

This client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utility companies in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities that keep homes, businesses, and communities powered every day. As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, this organization is at the center of it, managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions creating genuine learning and growth opportunities for engineers, technologists, program managers, IT professionals, and business analysts who want to build careers at the heart of California's energy future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17982 Industry: Operations & Management

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