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Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner

Role Overview We are seeking an elite, visionary, and strategic Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner to define product strategy, manage complex multi-year technology programs, and drive business outcomes across a critical portfolio of enterprise IT products and services. In this role, you will serve as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, architecture, cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and executive leadership.

This is a high-visibility leadership position for an accomplished technologist and strategist who excels at portfolio governance, funding optimization, and end-to-end delivery execution. You will own the product vision and backlog, spearhead infrastructure modernization and cloud initiatives, and mentor emerging leaders within the organization. If you possess a proven track record of driving digital transformation and aligning technology investments with business goals, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Ownership •Vision & Roadmap: Define and maintain long-term product vision, strategy, and multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with corporate objectives. •Product Backlog Management: Act as Product Owner for strategic enterprise platforms; develop, refine, and prioritize product backlogs based on business value, technical risk, security, and compliance requirements. •Requirements Translation: Translate complex business needs into clear product epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications. •Lifecycle & Modernization: Drive product lifecycle management, including technical debt reduction, infrastructure modernization, and strategic technology refreshes.

Program, Portfolio & Financial Governance •Portfolio Leadership: Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs with enterprise-wide impact, overseeing scheduling, risk mitigation, and issue escalation across multiple concurrent initiatives. •Financial Management: Develop and manage portfolio budgets, capital/expense forecasts, funding strategies, and business cases for executive review. •Resource & Vendor Planning: Oversee resource allocation across internal teams, contractors, vendors, and managed service providers; manage vendor relationships and service performance standards. •KPI Realization: Establish and monitor product KPIs, service metrics, and value realization dashboards to drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery Leadership •Executive Advisory: Partner with C-suite executives and business leaders, presenting portfolio health, strategic recommendations, and funding requirements. •Cross-Functional Orchestration: Coordinate across product, engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to remove roadblocks and ensure smooth operational transition. •Methodology Excellence: Drive Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies, establishing rigorous governance standards and performance expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications •Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred). •Experience Baseline: oMinimum of 12+ years of professional technology experience spanning program, portfolio, project, or product management. oMinimum of 8+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives with substantial budgets and executive visibility. •Technical & Strategic Mastery: oProven, successful background serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Enterprise Program Manager. oDemonstrated leadership in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or application lifecycle initiatives. oAdvanced understanding of product management principles, portfolio governance, and modern Agile frameworks. •Core Competencies: Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; expert stakeholder management and influence capabilities within complex matrixed organizations.

Preferred Attributes •Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (POPM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or ITIL Foundation/Advanced credentials. •Experience managing multi-million-dollar IT portfolios within heavily regulated enterprise environments.

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