Principal IT Program Manager

Date Posted: 04/01/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 499205

Industry: Utility

Job Title: Principal IT Program Manager

Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Hybrid, based on business need.

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 26

Min Hourly Rate ($) : 80.00

Max Hourly Rate ($): 85.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Project Management, SAFe, Technology

Experience Desired: Experience in technology program and project management (10 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years technology program and project management

Desired :

• 15+ years of experience in technology program and project management

• Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware

• PMP from PMI

• SAFe Agilist

• SAFe Lean Portfolio Management

Department Overview:

It is an exciting time to be at client as we are embarking on our 10-year True North Strategy, an enterprise strategy that sets a clear vision of what it means to achieve our Purpose: Delivering for Our Hometowns, Serving Our Planet, and Leading with Love.

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions. Powering client with innovative solutions & services that drive reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. We are the trusted, climate-resilient, smart, digital utility platform that redefines the customer energy experience.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Principal Program Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of customer initiatives. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. Adept in managing stakeholder expectations, foster seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Client is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint $144,000 - $194,000. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in clients discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate various IT projects to ensure they align with business goals and technology strategic objectives. This includes managing project interdependencies and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for IT programs, including setting project goals, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.

• Manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and projects are completed within the allocated budget.

• Identify potential risks to the success of projects and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to address these risks proactively.

• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication among team members from different departments to achieve project objectives.

• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, changes, and any issues that arise, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.

• Track project milestones and assess the performance of projects to ensure they meet the set objectives and deliver the expected outcomes.

• Ensure project teams have the necessary resources, including personnel, technology, and tools, for timely and efficient execution of their tasks.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, communication plans, risk logs, and status reports, to ensure all project information is accurately recorded and accessible.

• Ensure robust project governance to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of IT programs by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. **

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. **

Benefits :

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
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