Technology Program Lead

Job Title:Technology Program Lead

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 6+ Month Contract 

Work Type: 40 hrs

Contract: 6 - month, potential extension or conversion

Hybrid Schedule: Mon & Fri remote, Tues - Thurs onsite - Home Office NYC.

Interview process: 3 total interviews, 2 virtual, final onsite interview

Summary:

• Seasoned Program Lead with expertise in enterprise platforms, AI, and large-scale technology transformations.
• Drive execution, stakeholder alignment, and business outcomes in complex environments.
• Work Mode: Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Program Leadership & Execution:
  • Drive execution across a matrixed portfolio spanning multiple Strategic Businesses and technology organizations.
  • Translate strategic priorities and technology roadmaps into clear execution plans.
  • Influence outcomes without formal positional authority by establishing clear commitments.
  • Establish the operating cadence required to drive programs forward.
  • Proactively identify execution risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and decision gaps.
  • Drive issues to resolution by bringing together the appropriate stakeholders.
• Execution Management & Value Realization:
  • Define clear program objectives, success measures, KPIs, and expected outcomes.
  • Establish mechanisms to measure whether strategic initiatives are delivering their intended value.
  • Track execution against agreed milestones and commitments.
  • Use data and program insights to identify areas requiring leadership attention.
  • Partner with Finance and initiative leaders to maintain visibility into program financials.
• Cross-Business Coordination & Dependency Management:
  • Connect initiatives and teams across Strategic Businesses to identify shared dependencies.
  • Maintain visibility into critical cross-program and cross-business dependencies.
  • Partner with various enterprise technology teams to remove barriers to execution.
• Executive Engagement & Continuous Improvement:
  • Serve as a trusted execution partner to Strategic Business CIOs and senior technology leaders.
  • Provide leadership with a concise and objective view of program status.
  • Translate complex program information into clear executive-level communications.
  • Leverage approved AI tools to improve program planning and execution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading and executing complex technology programs.
• Strong understanding of software development, technology platforms, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and emerging AI technologies.
• Proven ability to identify and manage complex dependencies and risks.
• Ability to operate effectively without direct authority over teams.
• Excellent PowerPoint and data visualization skills.
• Strong proficiency using AI capabilities and tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or Claude.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum.
• Experience with Jira, Microsoft 365, and related program and collaboration tools.
• Product Owner, Business Analyst, engineering, or technology delivery experience.
• Exceptional communication and structured problem-solving skills.