> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3785743-principal-it-program-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3785743-principal-it-program-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal IT Program Manager - **Company:** Pivot Point Solutions - **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,920.0 - $197,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Scrum Methodology, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Technical Debt, Information Technology - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=231c92486a8973e2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. * 12+ years of experience in technology program, portfolio, project or product management. * 8+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology initiatives. * Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-year technology programs involving multiple teams, significant budgets and executive visibility. * Direct experience performing Product Owner or Product Manager responsibilities, including product vision, roadmap development, backlog prioritization and lifecycle planning. * Strong experience managing enterprise technology programs from strategic planning through implementation and operational transition. * Experience leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, application modernization or technology lifecycle management initiatives. * Advanced knowledge of program and portfolio management principles, governance processes and delivery methodologies. * Strong understanding of Agile product management, Scrum and hybrid enterprise delivery practices. * Experience managing product backlogs, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria and release priorities. * Demonstrated experience developing and managing portfolio budgets, financial forecasts, funding plans and resource allocations. * Experience creating business cases, investment recommendations and executive-level financial presentations. * Strong experience managing risks, dependencies, competing priorities and cross-functional program execution. * Experience coordinating technology vendors, contractors, managed service providers and enterprise stakeholders. * Ability to establish meaningful product KPIs, delivery metrics, service performance indicators and benefits realization measurements. * Strong executive communication, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills. * Experience working within large, matrixed enterprise organizations. * Ability to influence decisions across business leadership, technology teams and executive stakeholders. * Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and driving adoption of technology initiatives. * Ability to work independently while managing complex and competing strategic priorities. * Must be local and available for onsite meetings approximately one day per week, with additional visits as business needs require. You'll Stand Out If You Have * Master's degree in a relevant business or technology discipline. * PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe POPM, SAFe SPC or ITIL certification. * Experience simultaneously managing an enterprise technology portfolio and serving as a strategic Product Owner. * Experience leading multimillion-dollar, multi-year technology modernization or transformation programs. * Experience developing enterprise product strategies and investment roadmaps. * Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications and technology operations. * Experience overseeing technology lifecycle management, technical debt reduction and platform modernization. * Experience developing benefits realization frameworks and executive portfolio dashboards. * Experience working with enterprise architecture, technology governance and cybersecurity compliance organizations. * Demonstrated success mentoring senior technology delivery professionals. * Experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives within utility, energy, infrastructure or other highly regulated environments. ## Description Pivot Point Solutions is seeking a Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner to lead enterprise technology strategy, product ownership and complex multi-year transformation programs. This position will oversee a portfolio of technology products and initiatives, ensuring investments align with business priorities, deliver measurable value and support long-term operational reliability, security and performance. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading enterprise technology programs while also owning product vision, roadmaps, prioritization and lifecycle strategy. This role requires a leader who can work across business operations, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, vendors and executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and successful technology outcomes. Your Day-to-Day Activities * Define and maintain strategic product visions, multi-year roadmaps and investment priorities for enterprise technology products and platforms. * Serve as Product Owner for assigned technology products, guiding lifecycle strategy, modernization and ongoing enhancement. * Develop, refine and prioritize product backlogs based on business value, risk, operational requirements and available funding. * Translate business objectives into actionable product requirements, epics, user stories and acceptance criteria. * Lead large-scale technology programs spanning multiple projects, teams, vendors and business functions. * Develop program strategies, investment roadmaps, delivery schedules, milestones and governance structures. * Coordinate digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, application modernization and technology lifecycle initiatives. * Manage competing priorities and dependencies across product, engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure and operations teams. * Establish quarterly and annual planning processes that align technology delivery with business and enterprise IT priorities. * Develop and manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, funding plans and resource allocations. * Prepare business cases, financial justifications and investment recommendations for executive leadership. * Track portfolio financial performance, spending, benefits realization and return on technology investments. * Manage vendor relationships, technology contracts, managed service providers and service performance expectations. * Establish product KPIs, service metrics, adoption measurements and operational performance indicators. * Monitor program health, risks, issues, dependencies, delivery performance and strategic outcomes. * Lead executive reviews, steering committee discussions, governance meetings and strategic planning sessions. * Develop executive dashboards, portfolio reports, investment summaries and strategic recommendations. * Coordinate delivery from initial planning and design through implementation, adoption and operational transition. * Apply Agile, Scrum, Hybrid or Waterfall delivery approaches based on program complexity and organizational requirements. * Identify and resolve organizational barriers, resource constraints, delivery risks and competing stakeholder priorities. * Lead technology refresh, technical debt reduction, lifecycle management and operational improvement initiatives. * Partner with cybersecurity, architecture and compliance teams to ensure technology solutions meet enterprise security and governance requirements. * Mentor Program Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners and other technology delivery professionals. * Drive organizational change, stakeholder adoption and continuous improvement across enterprise technology programs.