Principal Program Manager
About The Position
The Global PMO Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional transformation programs from strategy and planning through implementation and value realization. The initial assignment is the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation within the Digital Core ERP transformation, with end-to-end leadership of integrated planning, governance, risk and dependency management, stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination, and execution. The role works across business, engineering, technology, operations, and external partners to establish the structure and operating rhythm needed to deliver programs on time, within budget, and against defined business outcomes. It proactively manages risks and issues, drives decisions and accountability, coordinates interdependent workstreams, and provides senior stakeholders with clear visibility of program health and performance. The PLM assignment includes transformation across engineering and product lifecycle processes, process standardization and adoption, product and master data readiness, data governance, testing and deployment readiness, and business value realization. The role is part of the Global PMO and champions delivery excellence, scalable program management practices, and modern approaches to program execution, including effective use of data, automation, and AI.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in IT, Digital Technology Program Management, or related experience.
- Experience working within Oracle.
- Experience leading large-scale global transformations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading large-scale PLM system implementations, particularly PTC Windchill.
- Experience leading PLM implementation alongside concurrent enterprise programs such as ERP upgrades, Master Data Management and Digital Thread initiatives, or compliance efforts.
- In-depth understanding of PLM systems, including architectures, data models, and integration strategies.
- Hands-on experience planning and executing phased enterprise system rollouts aligned with product lines or business units.
- Applied experience with data migration strategies and tools for transitioning large enterprise systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs from strategy and planning through implementation and value realization.
- Lead the PLM transformation across engineering and product lifecycle processes, process standardization and adoption, product and master data readiness, data governance, testing and deployment readiness, and business value realization.
- Engage clients and partner with internal and external technical teams, coordinating required activities and milestones.
- Participate in project prioritization and initiation, define and ensure compliance with project management methodologies, track and report progress, and verify initiative results.
- Establish program planning, governance, and operating rhythms, including management of risks, issues, dependencies, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Drive decisions and accountability, coordinate interdependent workstreams, and communicate program health and performance to senior stakeholders.
- Influence strategy for the area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation.
- Interpret business challenges, recommend practices to improve products, processes, or services, and stay informed of industry trends.
- Use judgment to assess information, ask stakeholders pertinent questions, solve complex problems, and develop recommendations, including solutions beyond established parameters.
- May lead functional teams or projects and guide others to consider different points of view.
- Champion delivery excellence, scalable program management practices, and effective use of data, automation, and AI.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
- Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
