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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.
Responsibilities
Leads complex, cross-functional program portfolios with full accountability for strategic planning, drive execution velocity, risk mitigation, and delivery across multiple teams globally.
Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities for improvement, track progress, and measure the impact of quality and efficiency programs on key metrics.
Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. Accountable to own the status of key projects, proactively identifying risks and proposing solutions to ensure timely delivery.
Champion a culture of operational excellence, agility, and inclusion, mentoring team members and influencing cross-functional leaders.
Defines program vision, success metrics, and operational frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical constraints, and organizational priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration, empathy, and respect to achieve business goals.
Translate ambiguous business goals into clear deliverables and repeatable workflows, managing trade-offs, between speed, scope, and quality.
Communicate program vision and updates to executive leadership, identifying risks early and providing clear recommendations for decision-making.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, operations, finance or related field and 20 years' experience in program management or equivalent experience.
Proven success leading large, comex, cross-functional programs with high visibility and business impact.
Analytical expertise with comfort in making decisions based on data-driven insights.
Experience managing across delivery and product functions with a track record of influencing without authority.
Effective executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas for leadership audiences.
Proven track record of successfully operating as both a strategist and executor in various areas of business.
PMP certification is a must
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and work location. Please note this range reflects base salary and does not include incentive compensation or potential equity grants. We also offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.
Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Qualys is committed to building an environment characterized by respect for the individual where cultural and ethnic diversity are blended by teamwork into a harmonious work force. Because of this we are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees.
All qualified applicants shall receive consideration that is free of discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics and information, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This applies equally to individuals with a physical or mental disability or medical condition.
Qualys offers reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities to the extent the accommodation will enable them to perform the essential functions of the job and will not create an undue hardship. Further information relating to reasonable accommodations is available from the Human Resources Department.
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Salary : $160,000 - $185,000