Project & Program Management IV

Astreya•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner defines product strategy, manages complex multi-year technology programs, and ensures delivery of business outcomes across a portfolio of IT products and services. The role connects business stakeholders, technology teams, architecture, cybersecurity, operations, and executive leadership. It owns product vision, roadmap development, strategic planning, portfolio governance, funding, prioritization, and delivery execution. The position drives modernization initiatives, aligns technology investments with business objectives, and ensures products deliver measurable value, reliability, security, and operational excellence. The role leads product and portfolio planning and delivery, manages financial and resource planning, engages stakeholders and executives, and coordinates teams through implementation and operational transition. It also mentors program and project management professionals and promotes accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of technology program, portfolio, project, or product management experience.
8+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives.
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with significant budgets and executive visibility.
Experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager.
Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, application modernization, or technology lifecycle management initiatives.
Advanced understanding of product management and Agile methodologies.
Expert knowledge of program and portfolio management principles.
Strong financial planning, forecasting, and budget management capabilities.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
Expertise in strategic planning and roadmap development.
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills, including experience leading in a matrixed organization.
Expertise in risk management, governance, and compliance.
Vendor and contract management experience.
Ability to balance business priorities, operational requirements, and technology strategy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption.
Ability to perform office-related tasks, which may include prolonged sitting or standing; move within an office environment; use a computer; and communicate effectively. Some positions may require occasional repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
PMI-ACP certification.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.
SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (POPM) certification.
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification.
ITIL Foundation or higher certification.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmaps; serve as Product Owner for strategic technology products and platforms.
Develop and prioritize product backlogs based on business value, risk, compliance, and operational requirements; translate business needs into requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Manage product lifecycles, including modernization, technical debt reduction, and technology refresh initiatives; establish and monitor product KPIs, service metrics, and value realization measures.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments.
Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs and manage concurrent projects and initiatives within an assigned portfolio.
Develop multi-year strategic plans, investment roadmaps, and delivery schedules; oversee program governance, issue escalation, risk management, executive reporting, benefits realization, and continuous improvement.
Ensure program objectives align with enterprise and IT strategic goals; lead quarterly and annual planning activities.
Develop and manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies; plan resources across internal teams, contractors, vendors, and managed service providers.
Monitor financial performance and technology investment effectiveness; develop business cases and investment recommendations for executive review.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance.
Partner with business leaders, IT executives, architecture teams, and operational stakeholders; present portfolio health, recommendations, risks, and funding needs to leadership.
Facilitate decision-making and alignment across organizations; build stakeholder relationships and lead communication and change management for complex initiatives.
Oversee delivery of technology solutions from concept through implementation and operational transition, coordinating product, engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture, and operations teams.
Remove organizational barriers and resolve complex program issues; establish delivery standards, governance processes, and performance expectations.
Apply Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies as appropriate.
Mentor Program Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and emerging leaders; serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
Lead strategic initiatives and special assignments requiring executive-level judgment and promote accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.