Lead Program Manager, IT PMO

Qualys • Foster City, CA

17h • $155,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Details We are seeking a Lead Program Manager with 15+ 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, operations, finance or related field AND 15+ years’ experience in program management or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification is a must

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience in program or technical program management in a product-led technology company.
• Proven success leading large, complex, 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager