Principal Technical Program Manager

Oracle -
United States

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

AI models
Automation
Generative models
Metrics Reporting
Improving operational efficiency
Infrastructure architecture design
Machine intelligence
Solution architecture design
Operational risk mitigation
Computer networking
Data interpretation
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Distributed computing
AI-driven automation
Cross-functional team management
Project risk management
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Generative AI
Cross-functional communication
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can anticipate risks, remove obstacles
before they impact delivery, and leverage emerging AI technologies to drive efficiency,
productivity, and business outcomes at scale. The successful candidate will demonstrate a
strong data-driven mindset, using metrics and insights to guide decisions, and possess
exceptional ability to influence without authority, driving alignment and execution across
diverse stakeholder groups in a highly matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and deliver large, complex, cross-functional programs from concept through execution and operationalization.
Define program strategy, scope, milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks.
Drive alignment across engineering, product management, architecture, security, operations, and executive leadership teams.
Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely execution and delivery.
Partner with engineering and architecture teams to drive cloud transformation initiatives and modernization programs.
Facilitate technical decision-making and architecture reviews to ensure scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including executives, technical leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners.
Influence decision-making across engineering, product, operations, and executive leadership teams without direct reporting authority.
Anticipate bottlenecks, dependencies, resource constraints, and organizational challenges before they impact program outcomes.
Lead resolution of complex technical and organizational issues.
Establish and monitor program metrics, KPIs, and operational dashboards to measure progress, identify trends, and drive informed decision-making.
Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to assess risks, optimize resource allocation, prioritize initiatives, and improve program outcomes.
Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through measurement, reporting, and actionable insights.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
12+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale enterprise programs.
Proven experience delivering complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering organizations.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, distributed systems, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud operations.
Demonstrated experience driving cloud transformation, migration, modernization, or platform initiatives.
Experience leveraging AI, automation, and generative AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to use a data-driven approach to program management, leveraging metrics, KPIs, operational insights, and analytics to drive decision-making.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority across highly matrixes organizations.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive mitigation strategies.
Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience presenting to executive leadership and driving strategic alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience with OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Certifications in cloud architecture, program management, agile methodologies, or AI technologies.
Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
Knowledge of AI/ML platforms, generative AI applications, and automation frameworks.
Experience working in highly matrixes global organizations.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Thinking
Technical Leadership
Cloud Architecture Expertise
AI & Automation Enablement
Executive Presence
Program Execution Excellence
Cross-Functional Leadership
Stakeholder Influence
Influencing Without Authority
Data-Driven Decision Making
Metrics and KPI Management
Analytical Thinking
Risk Management
Technical Problem Solving
Change Management
Continuous Improvement

Success Metrics:

Successful delivery of strategic cross-functional programs on schedule and within scope.
Measurable improvements in operational efficiency through AI and automation initiatives.
Reduced program risk through proactive identification and mitigation of bottlenecks.
Increased stakeholder satisfaction and organizational alignment.
Improved cloud platform adoption, reliability, scalability, and business outcomes.
Consistent executive confidence in program governance, reporting, and execution.

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