Principal IT Program Manager

Oakland, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is a holding company that primarily operates through Gas and Electric Company subsidiary. The subsidiary provides natural gas and electric service to residential and business clients. It also offers building and construction programs energy efficiency financing electric vehicle charge networks wireless solutions battery storage systems etc. This Client is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.

Job Title: IT Program Manager Principal

Location: Oakland CA 94612

Duration: Full Time

Job Type: Direct Hire

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

Position 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. Adept in managing stakeholder expectations foster seamless cross-functional collaboration and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

This position is hybrid working from your remote office at our Oakland Headquarters based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the Clients Service Territory.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate various IT projects to ensure they align with business goals and technology strategic objectives. This includes 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.

Qualifications
Minimum:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
10 years technology program and project management

Desired:

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