Principal Program Manager Job at Management Consulting Group, Oakland, CA

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  • Management Consulting Group
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

ACTUAL TITLE: Program Manager, Principal

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

It is an exciting time to be at this Utilities Company at we are embarking on our 10-year True North Strategy, an enterprise strategy that sets a clear vision of what it means to achieve our Purpose: Delivering for Our Hometowns, Serving Our Planet, and Leading with Love.

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions. Powering this Utilities Company with innovative solutions & services that drive reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. We are the trusted, climate-resilient, smart, digital utility platform that redefines the customer energy experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Principal Program Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of infrastructure and cloud services 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 and the Oakland Office or San Ramon Conference Center two days a week.

This Utilities Company is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and the middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in this Utilities Companies’ discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Bay Area Minimum: $140,000

Bay Area Maximum:$195,000

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.

Skills:

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Has led large scale complex programs to successful completion

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations

Passionate and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in technology program and project management

Desired:

Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware

PMP from PMI

SAFe Agilist

SAFe Lean Portfolio Management

Job Tags

2 days per week,

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