Job Title:Technology Program Lead
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Pay Range: $80 - $100 per hour. W 2 Work Type: 40 hrs
Contract: 6 - month, potential extension or conversion
Hybrid Schedule: Mon & Fri remote, Tues - Thurs onsite - Home Office NYC.
Interview process: 3 total interviews, 2 virtual, final onsite interview
Summary:
- Seasoned Program Lead with expertise in enterprise platforms, AI, and large-scale technology transformations.
- Drive execution, stakeholder alignment, and business outcomes in complex environments.
- Work Mode: Onsite
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Program Leadership & Execution:
- Drive execution across a matrixed portfolio spanning multiple Strategic Businesses and technology organizations.
- Translate strategic priorities and technology roadmaps into clear execution plans.
- Influence outcomes without formal positional authority by establishing clear commitments.
- Establish the operating cadence required to drive programs forward.
- Proactively identify execution risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and decision gaps.
- Drive issues to resolution by bringing together the appropriate stakeholders.
- Execution Management & Value Realization:
- Define clear program objectives, success measures, KPIs, and expected outcomes.
- Establish mechanisms to measure whether strategic initiatives are delivering their intended value.
- Track execution against agreed milestones and commitments.
- Use data and program insights to identify areas requiring leadership attention.
- Partner with Finance and initiative leaders to maintain visibility into program financials.
- Cross-Business Coordination & Dependency Management:
- Connect initiatives and teams across Strategic Businesses to identify shared dependencies.
- Maintain visibility into critical cross-program and cross-business dependencies.
- Partner with various enterprise technology teams to remove barriers to execution.
- Executive Engagement & Continuous Improvement:
- Serve as a trusted execution partner to Strategic Business CIOs and senior technology leaders.
- Provide leadership with a concise and objective view of program status.
- Translate complex program information into clear executive-level communications.
- Leverage approved AI tools to improve program planning and execution.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience leading and executing complex technology programs.
- Strong understanding of software development, technology platforms, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and emerging AI technologies.
- Proven ability to identify and manage complex dependencies and risks.
- Ability to operate effectively without direct authority over teams.
- Excellent PowerPoint and data visualization skills.
- Strong proficiency using AI capabilities and tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or Claude.
Preferred Skills:
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum.
- Experience with Jira, Microsoft 365, and related program and collaboration tools.
- Product Owner, Business Analyst, engineering, or technology delivery experience.
- Exceptional communication and structured problem-solving skills.