IT Program/Portfolio Manager, Principal

Job Description

Contract Duration:Direct Hire

Job Description:

IT Program Manager, Principal

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

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.

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

Note: This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.Company Description

About us:

The Norland Group has been in operation successfully since 1996. We are a strong believer of people management, professionalism and accountability. We only make promises when we are certain we can fulfill them. Our business focuses on fulfilling the needs of commercial and government customers in administrative services, workforce mobilization, information technology, engineering, project management services.

Our Mission Statement

Our main goal is to provide career advancement opportunities to our associates. We are committed to bringing our customers exceptional support services with the highest quality, integrity, and innovation. We believe that we are the stepping stone for our associates to advance their careers and to live a better life. Everyone should have a chance to live a successful and happy life. We operate our business based on those values and we choose employees who value the same principles.

Full-time

Hybrid remote