Principal Technical Program Manager

** Job Description*
* - Lead and deliver large, complex, cross-functional programs from concept through execution

and operationalization.

- Define program strategy, scope, milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks.

- Drive alignment across engineering, product management, architecture, security, operations,

and executive leadership teams.

- Manage interdependencies across multiple work streams, ensuring timely execution and

delivery.

- Partner with engineering and architecture teams to drive cloud transformation initiatives and

modernization programs.

- Facilitate technical decision-making and architecture reviews to ensure scalable, resilient, and

cost-effective solutions.

- Identify opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, automation, and generative AI

technologies to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

- Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including executives, technical

leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners.

- Influence decision-making across engineering, product, operations, and executive leadership

teams without direct reporting authority.

- Anticipate bottlenecks, dependencies, resource constraints, and organizational challenges

before they impact program outcomes.

- Lead resolution of complex technical and organizational issues.

- Establish and monitor program metrics, KPIs, and operational dashboards to measure

progress, identify trends, and drive informed decision-making.

- Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to assess risks, optimize resource allocation, prioritize

initiatives, and improve program outcomes.

- Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through measurement,

reporting, and actionable insights.

** Responsibilities*
* Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical

field.

- 12+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale enterprise

programs.

- Proven experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple

engineering organizations.

- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, distributed systems, infrastructure,

networking, security, and cloud operations.

- Demonstrated experience driving cloud transformation, migration, modernization, or platform

initiatives.

- Experience leveraging AI, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational

efficiency and business outcomes.

- Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.

- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational

levels.

- Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven approach to program management, leveraging

metrics, KPIs, operational insights, and analytics to drive decision-making.

- Proven ability to influence without direct authority across highly matrixed organizations.

- Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation

strategies.

- Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

- Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving strategic alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

- Experience with OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Certifications in cloud architecture, program management, agile methodologies, or AI

technologies.

- Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.

- Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, generative AI applications, and automation frameworks.

- Experience working in highly matrixed global organizations.

Core Competencies

- Strategic Thinking

- Technical Leadership

- Cloud Architecture Expertise

- AI & Automation Enablement

- Executive Presence

- Program Execution Excellence

- Cross-Functional Leadership

- Stakeholder Influence

- Influencing Without Authority

- Data-Driven Decision Making

- Metrics and KPI Management

- Analytical Thinking

- Risk Management

- Technical Problem Solving

- Change Management

- Continuous Improvement

Success Metrics

- Successful delivery of strategic cross-functional programs on schedule and within scope.

- Measurable improvements…