Program Manager IV

Our client, a premier utility provider, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as a key integration point for the IT Third-Party Strategy and Operations (TPSO) leadership team. This role drives cross-functional initiatives supporting IT vendor strategy, contract governance, labor programs, financial oversight, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting IT third-party strategy and operational objectives
• Coordinate efforts across sourcing, finance, architecture, delivery teams, vendor management, and external partners
• Establish and maintain program governance structures, operating cadences, and execution frameworks
• Manage milestone tracking, RAID logs, action items, dependencies, risks, and decision-making processes
• Drive Technology Investment Planning (TIP) oversight and portfolio execution activities
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, spend, and financial performance metrics across multiple initiatives
• Develop executive-ready communications, dashboards, presentations, and status reports
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and accountability across diverse business and technology teams
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, operational processes, and third-party management practices
• Support contract governance, labor programs, managed services, and vendor-related initiatives
• Partner with legal, tax, sourcing, finance, and operational teams to ensure coordinated execution
• Provide informal leadership and guidance to stakeholders and project teams while reinforcing strategic priorities and execution discipline

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of program or project management experience leading complex, enterprise-level initiatives
• Strong experience managing cross-functional programs across technology and business organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in governance, operating rhythm management, and program execution
• Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and milestones in large-scale programs
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, spend management, and performance reporting
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting and strategic communications
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience working within IT organizations and communicating effectively with technology leaders
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a highly matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vendor management, third-party management, or contract governance
• Managed services, contingent workforce, or MSP program experience
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) experience
• Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, financial services, healthcare, or banking
• PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or similar certifications
• Experience supporting technology portfolios involving software, hardware, telecommunications, and labor programs
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and vendor management processes
• Strong process improvement and organizational effectiveness experience

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Executive Communication & Influence
• Operational Leadership & Accountability

Work Environment

Location: Oakland, CA

• Hybrid work schedule, minimum of one day onsite required
• Wednesdays serve as the primary collaboration day
• Occasional onsite meetings and offsite events in San Ramon may be required
• Remote candidates may be considered but must work Pacific Time hours
• 52-week contract with potential for extension or conversion based on business needs and funding
• Reports directly to the TPSO leadership team and serves as a key leadership partner across the Office of the CIO

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $58.00 and $84.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

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