Principal Technical Program Manager

DescriptionKforce is immediately seeking an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager in support of our enterprise networking and cloud solutions client based in San Jose, CA.Summary:The Principal Technical Program Manager is charged with leading large scale, global, technically complex initiatives end to end. Working cross functionally with a broad set of technical and business partners, you will use your solid technical aptitude, appreciation for simplicity and quality, critical thinking, and a bit of elbow grease, to drive programs that meet business and technology objectives while furthering Splunk's long range goals.Key Tasks:* Lead and plan end-to-end technical programs or initiatives, with a clear and constant understanding of priorities to ensure expected outcomes are delivered* Architect programs that are large and complex into manageable workstreams and deliverables* Serve as the core spokesperson for the program, communicate program progress and risks across all stakeholders* Identify and mitigate risks to ensure programs maintain forward momentum toward clear outcomes* Understand system interdependencies and lead cross-functional teams to align and deliver technical solutions* Ensure clear accountability, timelines, and high-quality results* Provide expertise on process improvements and tools that lead to shared standard methodologies across teamsRequirements* Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; Or 8 years and a Master's degree; Or equivalent experience* Deep experience in Enterprise Software Development and Delivery in the Cloud space, with LLM experience as a plus* Comprehensive experience facilitating, building, or overhauling existing processes for a more optimal outcome* Broad hands-on experience and knowledge of Agile * Extensive familiarity working cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical team members* Demonstrable ability to provide strategic input and guidance to stakeholders and leaders around anticipated changes in direction and cascades priorities and objectives to teams* Validated history influencing and affecting change at all levels of the organization without having positional authorityJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $77