IT Program Manager V

Spectraforce Technologies
$25-100M+ range, and providing senior advisory leadership across distributed teams and complex organizational structures.
United States, Pennsylvania, King of Prussia
500 North Gulph Road (Show on map)
Oct 03, 2025
Job Title: Principal IT Program Manager Location: King of Prussia, PA (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months Position Overview We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Principal IT Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology programs that deliver transformational business value. This role requires a seasoned executive-level professional with 15-20+ years of progressive program management experience who can orchestrate multiple large-scale initiatives, manage extensive stakeholder ecosystems, and ensure alignment between strategic business objectives and technical delivery. The ideal candidate will utilize existing program governance frameworks while driving end-to-end program success across enterprise-wide IT initiatives, managing program portfolios in the $25-100M+ range, and providing senior advisory leadership across distributed teams and complex organizational structures. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Portfolio Coordination & Governance Oversee 10-15+ concurrent projects within large-scale program portfolios, coordinating complex interdependencies across multiple business units. Utilize and enhance existing program governance frameworks to manage enterprise-wide program dependencies and ensure portfolio cohesion. Establish and manage program-level RACI matrices and escalation paths across complex organizational structures affecting 1000+ end users. Coordinate resource allocation across multiple project teams while optimizing utilization across enterprise program portfolios. Strategic Budget Management & Financial Oversight Manage enterprise program portfolios typically ranging $25-100M+ across multiple strategic initiatives and business transformations. Develop and execute complex budget allocation strategies across multi-year program cycles and changing organizational priorities. Lead business case development for programs exceeding $50M investment with comprehensive ROI analysis and executive presentation. Provide financial oversight and variance analysis across enterprise program portfolios with regular C-level reporting. Manage enterprise contingency planning and cost optimization initiatives across all program components and organizational impacts. Advanced Resource Forecasting & Utilization Management Develop and maintain sophisticated resource forecasting models across enterprise program portfolios spanning 3-5 year strategic initiatives. Track and optimize resource utilization across 50-100+ program team members with complex matrix reporting relationships. Assess enterprise resource constraints and their strategic impacts on program delivery timelines and organizational transformation goals. Coordinate resource reallocation across multiple business units based on changing strategic priorities and market conditions. Manage capacity planning for shared enterprise resources including specialized technical skills and executive stakeholder time. Forecast long-term skill set requirements and identify strategic resource gaps to prevent enterprise program delays. Monitor and optimize enterprise resource utilization trends to maximize program portfolio efficiency and strategic value delivery. Executive Sponsor & C-Level Stakeholder Alignment Ensure strategic alignment and consistent messaging between C-level executive sponsors across enterprise program portfolios. Lead board presentation sessions and executive governance meetings for program updates and strategic decision-making. Navigate and resolve conflicting strategic priorities between executive stakeholders across multiple business divisions. Maintain executive engagement and strategic commitment throughout multi-year program lifecycles and organizational changes. Coordinate comprehensive business case updates and strategic benefit realization reporting to board and executive committees. Escalate enterprise-level program conflicts requiring executive resolution and strategic organizational decision-making. Ensure executive stakeholders remain strategically aligned on enterprise program scope, timeline, and transformational success criteria. Enterprise Benefits Realization & Strategic Value Tracking Lead enterprise-wide post-implementation benefits measurement and tracking across all strategic program initiatives. Conduct comprehensive program portfolio ROI validation and strategic value reporting to executive leadership and board. Maintain strategic business case evolution throughout multi-year program lifecycles reflecting market and organizational changes. Coordinate enterprise benefit realization activities across multiple business areas affected by transformational program outcomes. Track cumulative strategic program value delivery against original enterprise business case and communicate progress to stakeholders. Executive Communications & Strategic Reporting Develop and maintain executive-level program portfolio status reporting and strategic dashboards for C-level visibility. Lead board presentations and executive communication responsibilities for strategic program reviews and governance sessions. Develop comprehensive stakeholder communication strategies across 200+ stakeholders and multiple organizational levels. Facilitate enterprise program milestone and strategic gate review sessions with executive sponsors and board members. Coordinate strategic messaging consistency across all enterprise program communications to ensure unified organizational narrative. Enterprise Quality & Standards Leadership Ensure consistent enterprise quality standards and methodologies across all strategic program initiatives and deliverables. Coordinate comprehensive testing strategies and integration validation across enterprise program portfolio components. Manage enterprise-level compliance and audit requirements across all program components and organizational impacts. Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and organizational governance across all strategic program initiatives. Enterprise Change Management & Transformation Leadership Lead enterprise-wide organizational change management affecting entire organizational structure and 1000+ end users. Manage comprehensive transformation strategies across multiple business areas and stakeholder communities simultaneously. Assess cumulative organizational change impact and develop strategic mitigation approaches for enterprise transformation fatigue. Ensure enterprise change management consistency across all strategic program initiatives while adapting to diverse organizational needs. Strategic Risk Management & Enterprise Issue Escalation Develop and maintain enterprise-level risk assessment and strategic mitigation approaches across all program portfolio components. Manage complex cross-program issue resolution and executive escalation processes to prevent enterprise-level impacts. Coordinate strategic dependency risk management across enterprise programs to minimize cascading organizational effects. Escalate enterprise-level strategic risks requiring board-level resolution to appropriate governance and executive leadership. Cross-Enterprise Team Leadership & Vendor Ecosystem Management Coordinate alignment between business teams and technical organizations across all enterprise IT domains and strategic initiatives. Facilitate cross-enterprise collaboration across multiple business units affected by strategic program transformational outcomes. Align enterprise architecture decisions across strategic programs to ensure system integration and organizational coherence. Manage vendor relationship ecosystem including 10+ prime contractors and strategic partners across enterprise program portfolio. Provide executive advisory leadership to project managers, business analysts, and technical leads across enterprise initiatives. Ensure consistent enterprise standards and integration patterns across all strategic program initiatives and vendor deliverables. Resolve competing strategic priorities and resource constraints across enterprise teams within complex program portfolio scope. Required Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. 15-20+ years of progressive program management experience in enterprise-scale IT environments with transformational implementations. 10+ years in senior program leadership roles managing enterprise programs in large organizations (1000+ employees). 5+ years managing enterprise-scale programs with budgets ranging $25-100M+ across multiple strategic business initiatives. Proven experience orchestrating 10-15+ concurrent projects within complex program portfolios affecting 1000+ end users. Demonstrated success in C-level stakeholder management and board presentation experience across executive audiences. 15+ years of direct executive stakeholder management including enterprise transformation and strategic program leadership. Proven track record delivering transformational business value through large-scale enterprise technology program implementations. Executive Program Management Expertise Expert knowledge of enterprise program management methodologies, governance frameworks, and strategic best practices. Advanced financial management skills including enterprise budget coordination, multi-year forecasting, and strategic variance analysis. Expertise in enterprise resource forecasting, strategic capacity planning, and optimization across large distributed program teams. Strong experience in enterprise benefits realization management and strategic ROI measurement for transformational programs. Proven ability to manage enterprise-level strategic risks, complex dependencies, and cross-program integration challenges. Experience with enterprise program delivery approaches spanning 3-5 year strategic initiatives in complex organizational environments.