Program Manager V (Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner)

Job Summary
Our client, a leading energy services provider, is seeking an experienced Program Manager V / Principal IT Program Manager & Product Owner to join them. This individual will drive product strategy, portfolio governance, and execution of large-scale technology initiatives across enterprise IT products and platforms. The ideal candidate brings a blend of product ownership, strategic program leadership, stakeholder management, and technology transformation experience.

Contract Details

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Duration: 61+ Week Contract
• Work Model: Remote with occasional onsite visits; approximately 1 day/week onsite

Core Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term product vision, strategy, and multi-year technology roadmaps
• Serve as Product Owner for enterprise technology products and platforms, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, risk, and operational needs
• Lead large, cross-functional technology programs impacting multiple business and technology organizations
• Own portfolio planning, governance, financial oversight, investment roadmaps, and executive reporting
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, architecture, cybersecurity, and operations stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Develop and manage product backlogs, business requirements, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Lead modernization efforts including cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, application lifecycle management, and technical debt reduction
• Drive program execution using Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Manage budgets, forecasts, resource planning, vendor relationships, and contract performance
• Present strategic recommendations, portfolio performance, risks, and funding requirements to executive leadership
• Establish KPIs, service metrics, governance processes, and value realization measurements
• Mentor project managers, product owners, and program management professionals across the organization

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of program, portfolio, project, or product management experience within enterprise technology environments
• 8+ years leading large-scale, cross-functional IT initiatives with executive visibility
• Experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Program Manager, or Portfolio Manager
• Strong background managing multi-year technology transformation programs and strategic roadmaps
• Expertise in portfolio governance, program delivery, budget management, forecasting, and resource planning
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing decision-making across complex organizations
• Demonstrated success leading digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or application modernization initiatives
• Strong understanding of Agile product management and software delivery methodologies

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe POPM, SAFe SPC, and/or ITIL certifications
• Experience managing technology vendors, managed service providers, and strategic technology investments
• Utility industry experience is a plus

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strategic thinker with strong business and technology acumen
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Strong financial, portfolio, and investment planning capabilities
• Proven leadership within matrixed organizations
• Expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance programs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while driving measurable business outcomes
• Skilled at influencing teams and leading organizational change

Work Environment

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Work Model: Primarily remote position
• Candidates must be local to the Oakland, CA area and available for onsite meetings approximately one day per week as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $63.00 and $90.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 
 
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