Principal Program Manager

About the job

Role Overview • The Principal Program Manager will lead strategic, cross-functional programs that drive innovation and operational excellence across Data Engineering initiatives, while ensuring alignment with enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity standards. • This role requires deep program management expertise, strong technical acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across ...  engineering and business teams. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership • Plan, organize, and manage multiple programs ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and objectives. • Develop and maintain program roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities. • Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery. • Drive execution across diverse teams, resolving issues and managing dependencies. • Define KPIs and success metrics for programs. • Ensure continuous improvement through feedback loops and process optimization. • Effectively lead all scrum ceremonies. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Data Engineering, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of solutions. • Foster collaboration across stakeholders, vendors, and leadership teams. Change & Conflict Management • Apply organizational change management methodologies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies. • Proactively manage and resolve conflicts within teams and across stakeholders to maintain program momentum. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Develop and execute communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences. • Influence and align senior leaders, engineering managers, and business stakeholders. • Provide program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership in a clear and concise manner. Required Skills and Experience • 10+ years experience in IT, with min. 5+ years in program/project management within engineering teams. • Proven track record of managing programs involving Data Engineering. • Exposure to Enterprise Security/Infrastructure domains. • Experience working in a global setup and managing stakeholders and engineering teams across India and US teams. • Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization. • Proficient in Agile methodologies with strong expertise in Scrum practices. • Exceptional verbal and written communication for stakeholder engagement and executive reporting. • Understanding of Cloud platforms and Data Engineering practices. • Expertise in program governance, risk management, and change management.