Head of Technical Programme Management

We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.
Summary In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives supporting Vizient's Spend Management platform. You will oversee complex cross-functional programs spanning cloud infrastructure, enterprise architecture, data engineering, AI/ML, and corporate technology, ensuring successful delivery through proactive management of dependencies, risks, budgets, governance, and program outcomes.
Responsibilities Lead execution of projects within a portfolio of complex technology initiatives supporting Vizient's Spend Management products and platform.
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Enterprise Architecture, and business leaders to translate strategic objectives into executable program roadmaps.
Drive end-to-end program planning, governance, milestone tracking, and successful delivery across multiple Agile engineering teams.
Coordinate delivery across Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Security, Corporate Technology, Enterprise Architecture, and Research & Development teams.
Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, issues, and resource alignment to ensure successful program execution.
Facilitate program planning sessions, Scrum-of-Scrums, release readiness reviews, executive governance meetings, and other cross-functional forums.
Lead technical programs involving cloud platform modernization, enterprise SaaS applications, data platforms, analytics, AI and Generative AI solutions, API integrations, and platform services.
Support engineering organizations through release planning, production readiness, deployment coordination, and operational transition activities.
Develop executive-ready communications, steering committee materials, and governance reporting that clearly communicate delivery progress, risks, resource capacity, and key decisions.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional technology programs supporting software engineering organizations.
Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Experience managing enterprise cloud-based software delivery programs, with Microsoft Azure experience preferred.
Working knowledge of cloud architectures, APIs, system integrations, enterprise SaaS applications, data platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
Exceptional organizational, communication, facilitation, and client relationship management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Experience leading enterprise data, analytics, AI, digital transformation, cloud modernization, or platform transformation initiatives preferred.
Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Microsoft Azure, and modern DevOps practices preferred.
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent certification preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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