Lead Program Manager
Location: Bethpage, NY (Hybrid – 2-3 Days/Week) (Local Candidates Only)
Company Overview
Glint Tech Solutions is a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and global IT staffing firm connecting exceptional technology professionals with leading enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada.
Project Description
Our client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology company, is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology programs supporting business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience initiatives. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional delivery teams, driving Agile execution, overseeing multi-million-dollar technology investments, and ensuring successful program outcomes.
Important: Candidates must have proven experience managing technology programs with budgets of at least $5 million.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead large, cross-functional technology programs from planning through delivery and stabilization.
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Own a portfolio of multiple initiatives and coordinate software, infrastructure, and operational delivery teams.
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Develop integrated technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
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Manage program prioritization, dependencies, sequencing, and value realization.
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Oversee Agile delivery using Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies.
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Monitor delivery performance, program health, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
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Own program financials, including budgets, forecasts, funding, milestones, and ROI.
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Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Finance teams to drive strategic decisions.
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Prepare executive-level presentations, governance reviews, and roadmap updates.
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Mentor Project Managers and promote continuous improvement across delivery practices.
Mandatory Skills
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
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8+ years of experience in Technology Delivery, Engineering, or Program Management.
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3+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology programs or value streams.
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Proven experience managing $5M+ technology program budgets.
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Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery frameworks.
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Experience managing software delivery and enterprise technology initiatives.
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Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning experience.
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Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
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Ability to manage risks, dependencies, governance, and cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Telecommunications, Broadband, Cable, or Mobile industry experience.
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Knowledge of DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G technologies.
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Experience with Cloud Platforms, APIs, DevOps, and SDN/NFV.
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PMP Certification (Highly Preferred).
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Master's Degree or MBA.
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Experience presenting financial and program performance updates to executive leadership.