Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager

Concord IT Systems

Job Description: Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager

Location: Milpitas, CA (4-5 days a week onsite)

Client: Critical River | Onto Innovation

Rate: $70/Hr on C2C

Position Overview

Onto Innovation is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior IT Project Manager / IT Program Manager to join the IT Program Management Office (PMO). This role reports to the Senior Director of IT Program Management and is responsible for leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional technology programs that enable Onto Innovation's strategic and operational priorities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate Entrepreneurial Program Management capabilities, including strong business acumen, ownership mindset, proactive risk leadership, and the ability to drive outcomes in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments. This role plays a critical part in planning and executing enterprise initiatives, including ERP implementations and transformations.

Key Responsibilities - Project & Program Leadership & Delivery

Lead large, complex, cross-functional IT projects or programs from initiation through close, ensuring alignment with business strategy, scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Plan and execute enterprise-scale ERP programs across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, HR, and IT
Establish and maintain integrated program plans, dependency maps, critical paths, and milestone tracking across multiple work streams and vendors
Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues, driving timely mitigation and escalation

Entrepreneurial Program Management

Operate as an owner of program outcomes, balancing speed, quality, cost, and risk with a strong value-delivery mindset
Demonstrate commercial and business acumen by connecting technology execution to measurable business outcomes and ROI
Anticipate emerging risks and opportunities in ambiguous environments and make informed trade-offs with incomplete information
Influence without authority, building commitment across executive sponsors, functional leaders, and delivery teams
Continuously improve delivery models, governance practices, and execution velocity using data-driven insights

Stakeholder & Governance Management

Serve as the primary point of accountability for executive stakeholders with clear and transparent project or program reporting
Establish and lead project or program governance forums including steering committees and executive reviews
Partner closely with Business, IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure alignment and sustained engagement
Manage change impacts to support communication clarity and organizational adoption

Financial & Vendor Management

Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
Oversee project or program vendor and system integrator performance, contracts, and deliverables
Ensure project or program effective resource planning and capacity management across internal and external teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field
8-12+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex IT project or programs in global, matrixed environments
Proven experience delivering ERP implementations or transformations
Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or industrial technology environments
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar certification
Experience supporting digital transformation or cloud initiatives
Cross functional business process knowledge

Key Competencies

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Results-oriented with a bias for action and business results

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