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Principal Program Manager, IT PMO

Qualys
Full-time
On-site
Foster City, California, United States
$165,000 - $190,000 USD yearly

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Job Details

We are seeking a Principal Program Manager with 20+ years of experience to lead high-impact programs, manage enterprise portfolios, and deliver strategic executive communications. The candidate will drive complex initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and align delivery with business objectives for measurable outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Program & Portfolio Leadership 

  • Collaborate with C-suite to build strategic roadmaps that drive enterprise objectives. 

  • Spearhead high-stakes, cross-functional programs to deliver transformative business impact. 

  • Optimize enterprise portfolios by aligning interdependencies for maximum value and risk mitigation. 

Executive Influence & Strategic Reporting 

  • Present compelling, data-driven insights to executives through strategic briefings and dashboards. 

  • Serve as the trusted bridge between leadership and delivery teams, shaping strategic outcomes. 

  • Provide actionable recommendations to steer programs based on performance analytics. 

Change Leadership & Transformation 

  • Architect communication strategies to ensure seamless adoption of enterprise solutions. 

  • Orchestrate stakeholder alignment, readiness, and training for strategic initiatives. 

  • Drive cultural alignment to embed transformative change across the organization. 

PMO Excellence & Capability Building 

  • Mentor talent to elevate team performance and strategic delivery capabilities. 

  • Develop innovative methodologies to enhance PMO’s strategic impact. 

  • Champion enterprise-wide delivery excellence through standardized, high-impact practices. 

Cross-Functional Strategy & Governance 

  • Partner with different business functions to align requirements with strategic goals. 

  • Oversee budgets and vendor ecosystems to ensure fiscal and strategic alignment. 

  • Enforce proactive risk governance and compliance with enterprise standards. 

Data-Driven Strategic Execution 

  • Leverage tools like Jira, Smartsheet, and Tableau to drive precision in program execution. 

  • Define KPIs to monitor strategic alignment and program health. 

  • Deliver high-impact reporting via Confluence and PowerPoint to guide executive decisions. 

 

Qualifications 

  • 20+ years of experience, including 5+ years leading strategic enterprise programs/portfolios. 

  • Proven track record driving multi-million-dollar initiatives with Agile/Waterfall expertise. 

  • Exceptional strategic communication and C-suite influence capabilities. 

  • Advanced mastery of Jira, Tableau, Confluence, and PowerPoint. 

Preferred Certifications 

  • PMP (Required) 

  • PgMP, PfMP, SAFe Agilist, or CSM (Preferred) 

  • ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) (Advantageous) 

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Annual Salary Guidelines: $165,000 - $190,000

Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.