Senior Technical Program Manager – AMI Modernization

About the Role

This role leads the technical delivery, vendor coordination, andrequirements definition for a major Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)modernization initiative. The Senior Technical Program Manager will guide multi‑vendorexecution, oversee contract development with system integrators, and ensurealignment between business needs, technical feasibility, and implementationoutcomes. This position requires strong technical leadership, cross‑functionalcollaboration, and the ability to communicate effectively with seniorleadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract development and technical coordination with the System Integrator and AMIReplacement vendors.
• Drive cross‑functional project execution across Legal, Procurement, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Manage vendor deliverables, schedules, milestones, and Agile/Scrum processes.
• Develop and maintain technical program reporting for leadership visibility.
• Lead requirements definition for integrated business processes and technical environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities.
• Resolve complex stakeholder conflicts through negotiation and prioritization.
• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performance technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Validate post‑implementation outcomes using KPIs and structured review processes.
• Mentor team members on advanced requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate teams during critical implementation phases to ensure alignment and delivery quality.

Requirements

Experience:

• 8+ years of related experience in technical program management.
• Preferred:Experience with large‑scale technology programs, vendor management, contract development, and multi‑vendor delivery.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to anticipate risks and dependencies across systems and teams.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Expertise evaluating trade offs among business needs, technical feasibility, and cost.
• Knowledge of change management and implementation considerations.
• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end business processes and supporting systems.
• Skilled in designing integrated business and system solutions.
• Strong background in requirements leadership for complex projects.
• Preferred:Experience with SDLC, Agile, backlog management, and user story development.
• Candidates who can be on site 4 days a week given strong preference.  Will consider strong candidates who can travel to site for meetings biweekly. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• A team that values problem-solvers and people who take ownership

• A chance to work with modern OpenText tools, cloud integrations, and emerging AI features

• A stable project with room to extend and grow your impact