Senior Principal Program Manager

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 1 day onsite/week

• Position Type: Direct Placement
• Pay / Salary: $144,000–$194,000 / Year (USD)
• Interview Process: 4 rounds of video interview
• Relocation: Relocation benefits are available to candidates who are willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Oakland headquarters office.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is an exciting time to be at the client as they are embarking on a 10-year True North Strategy, an enterprise strategy that sets a clear vision of what it means to achieve their 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 the client with innovative solutions & services that drive reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. They are the trusted, climate-resilient, smart, digital utility platform that redefines the customer energy experience.

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 the Oakland Headquarters based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the client's Service Territory.

This is a parent–child requisition (two different jobs under the same job ID).

The first requisition is with the Lean Center of Excellence: The position is for a Portfolio Manager who will function as part of a Lean Portfolio Management team supporting the Customer and Energy Systems organization. The role involves overseeing and delivering large-scale, complex programs and applications, with a strong focus on governance, oversight, and driving. The ideal candidate will have portfolio management experience managing large, complex programs, preferably at a Director level, with responsibility for portfolios valued at $500 million or more.

The second requisition is with the Propel and Elevate Program: The hiring manager is looking for someone with a strong focus on governance, oversight, and capable of driving the Propel and Elevate initiatives. This program is very complex and this person will have to work in collaboration with 10 different projects, and the successful candidate must be skilled at bringing teams together, building strong stakeholder relationships, and leading large transformational initiatives like SAP S/4 HANA, including programs such as the $2 billion Propel and Elevate program.

• 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.

• 10 years of technology program and project management

• 15 years of experience in technology program and project management
• Experience in a PPM Tool such as Planisware
• Utility experience; however, candidates with enterprise-level experience within an IT department will also be considered

• Demonstrated strategic leadership with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope
• Managing stakeholder expectations and driving cross-functional collaboration
• Program and project budget management
• Risk identification and development of mitigation plans
• Leading cross-functional teams across multiple departments
• Project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements
• Comprehensive project documentation (project plans, communication plans, risk logs, status reports)
• Continuous improvement and implementation of best practices in IT program delivery
• Clear and natural career progression from Project Coordinator → Project Manager → Program Manager/Director

• PMP from PMI
• SAFe Agilist
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
• Familiarity with Planisware for project tracking and portfolio management

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

• The hiring manager will only consider candidates who demonstrate a clear and natural career progression: Project Coordinator → Project Manager → Program Manager/Director. Candidates with an unclear career path or mixed job titles will not be considered for interviews.
• The hiring manager reviews the resume alongside the candidate's LinkedIn profile to verify that the career progression aligns and reflects the appropriate level of experience.
• A Product Manager will NOT be considered for this role.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-03292 Industry: Operations & Management