Principal Program Manager, IT PMO

Job Details

We are seeking a Principal Program Manager with 20+ years of experience to lead high-impact programs, manage enterprise portfolios, and deliver strategic executive communications. The candidate will drive complex initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and align delivery with business objectives for measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Collaborate with C-suite to build strategic roadmaps that drive enterprise objectives.

• Spearhead high-stakes, cross-functional programs to deliver transformative business impact.

• Optimize enterprise portfolios by aligning interdependencies for maximum value and risk mitigation.

Executive Influence & Strategic Reporting

• Present compelling, data-driven insights to executives through strategic briefings and dashboards.

• Serve as the trusted bridge between leadership and delivery teams, shaping strategic outcomes.

• Provide actionable recommendations to steer programs based on performance analytics.

Change Leadership & Transformation

• Architect communication strategies to ensure seamless adoption of enterprise solutions.

• Orchestrate stakeholder alignment, readiness, and training for strategic initiatives.

• Drive cultural alignment to embed transformative change across the organization.

PMO Excellence & Capability Building

• Mentor talent to elevate team performance and strategic delivery capabilities.

• Develop innovative methodologies to enhance PMO's strategic impact.

• Champion enterprise-wide delivery excellence through standardized, high-impact practices.

Cross-Functional Strategy & Governance

• Partner with different business functions to align requirements with strategic goals.

• Oversee budgets and vendor ecosystems to ensure fiscal and strategic alignment.

• Enforce proactive risk governance and compliance with enterprise standards.

Data-Driven Strategic Execution

• Leverage tools like Jira, Smartsheet, and Tableau to drive precision in program execution.

• Define KPIs to monitor strategic alignment and program health.

• Deliver high-impact reporting via Confluence and PowerPoint to guide executive decisions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience, including 5+ years leading strategic enterprise programs/portfolios.

• Proven track record driving multi-million-dollar initiatives with Agile/Waterfall expertise.

• Exceptional strategic communication and C-suite influence capabilities.

• Advanced mastery of Jira, Tableau, Confluence, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Required)

• PgMP, PfMP, SAFe Agilist, or CSM (Preferred)

• ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (Advantageous)

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Annual Salary Guidelines: $1650,000 - $190,000