Project & Program Management III

Your Roles and Responsibilities:Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that support IT third-party strategy execution, ensuring alignment across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight activities.Serves as a central coordination point across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, delivery teams, and external partners, managing interdependencies and driving progress to achieve program objectives.Establishes and maintains operating cadence, including tracking milestones, risks, decisions, and action items to ensure consistent execution and accountability across multiple workstreams.Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting effective collaboration and alignment across the third-party ecosystem.Monitors program performance, including financials, budgets, and key metrics, and provides clear, data-driven insights into variances, risks, and opportunities.Communicates program status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including preparing concise, executive-ready updates and materials.Identifies opportunities to improve processes, governance, and operating models, including recommending enhancements to third-party management practices and standards.Provides guidance and informal leadership to team members and stakeholders, helping align work to strategic priorities and reinforcing consistent execution practices.Minimum Required Skills:Bachelors Degree or equivalent experienceJob-related experience, 8 yearsDesired Skills:Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experiencePMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certificationAdditional Qualifications:Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple teams and stakeholder groupsStrong understanding of IT third-party management, including contract governance, vendor management, and labor programsExperience working across the full third-party lifecycle, including planning, execution, and ongoing governance of external partnersAbility to build alignment and influence decisions across senior leaders, functional teams, and external partners without direct authorityProven ability to manage interdependencies, risks, and execution across multiple initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentExperience establishing operating cadences, tracking program performance, and driving accountability to outcomesStrong business and financial acumen, with experience supporting budget tracking, forecasting, and cost optimization initiativesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, executive-ready messagingExperience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments, with an understanding of governance, controls, and audit considerationsAbility to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership prioritiesPhysical Demand & Work Environment:Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standingMust have the ability to move from place to place within an office environmentMust be able to use a computerMust have the ability to communicate effectively Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersSalary Range$80,640.00 - $134,400.00 USD (Salary)Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,including:Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees onlyDental provided through UHCNationwide Vision provided by UHCFlexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent CarePre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and CourseraCorporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi GroupEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Days401k PlanBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort Term & Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident InsuranceTuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)Paid HolidaysAny other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal lawSummaryLocation: Oakland, CAType: Full time