IT Program Manager
Oakland OR San Ramon, CA (Hybrid)
Permanent Position
*This position is hybrid based on business need*
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Job-related experience, 8 years
• Agile Coaching experience
• Project Management experience

Desired:

• Master’s degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
• PMP from PMI
• SAFe Agilist
• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in leading large scale complex programs to successful completion
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
• Enthusiastic and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results.

 
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished IT Program Manager, Expert to lead and manage multiple programs across IT. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. You are adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate complex IT programs and projects to ensure alignment with business and technology strategies, managing interdependencies, resources, and timely delivery of high-impact initiatives.
• Drive strategic planning and execution by setting clear goals, timelines, and performance metrics, while managing budgets to ensure financial stewardship and value-driven prioritization.
• Champion Value Management by aligning initiatives with enterprise strategy, prioritizing work based on customer and business value, and continuously evaluating value realization across portfolios.
• Implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to guide investment decisions using strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and value delivery metrics.
• Identify and mitigate risks through proactive risk management strategies, ensuring program resilience and stakeholder confidence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and lead high-performing teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations.
• Provide Agile Coaching across all levels—from delivery teams to senior leadership—to embed Agile principles, accelerate transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
• Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and develop tailored coaching roadmaps to improve team performance, delivery flow, and collaboration.
• Mentor Agile roles (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers) to enhance capabilities in backlog management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Design and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and Communities of Practice to build foundational knowledge and sustain Agile adoption.
• Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and feedback loops to identify bottlenecks, optimize delivery, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Promote servant leadership, psychological safety, and innovation to empower teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible documentation (e.g., project plans, risk logs, status reports).
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency, manage expectations, and align delivery with strategic goals.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 122000.00/Hourly.