Elevate your career by steering multi-faceted tech programs, integrating innovative solutions for a dynamic impact across global operations.

As a Principal Technical Program Manager for Global Technology Vendor Management, you will lead complex, multi-functional technology projects and programs that will impact experiences for multiple groups across the firm, including clients, employees, and stakeholders. Your advanced analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to break down business, technical, and operational objectives into manageable tasks, while navigating through ambiguity and driving change. With demonstrated technical fluency, you will effectively manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with the firm's strategic goals. Your exceptional communication and influencing abilities will foster productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective risk management. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development of new policies and processes, shaping the future of our technology landscape.

The Global Technology Vendor Management Technical Program Manager will lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on software product consolidation and increased software utilization, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and tracking. You will collaborate with product lines to shape multi-year commercial strategies that support the firm’s technology broader technology vision.

Job responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic technical program plans, aligning with organizational goals and cross-functional collaborationOversee complex technology project and program execution, managing resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocksFoster strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams, providing direction and defining decision-making procedures for beneficial outcomesChampion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologiesTrack, monitor, and report on strategic and commercial commitments, such as vendor exits, usage optimization, and product consolidation, with transparencyEnsure delivery of targeted outcomes by minimizing execution risk and accelerating productivity gainsProactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues to ensure timely project deliveryProvide executive leadership with data-driven analysis, presentations, and recommendations to support strategic decisions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizationsDemonstrated proficiency in technical solutions, vendor product knowledge, managing vendor relations, and implementing solutionsAdvanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, and operational objectivesProven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environmentsAdvanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with firm objectivesExperience at the intersection of Technology and BusinessDemonstrated ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholder teamsDeep knowledge of enterprise technologies, including compute, cloud, networking, database, and securityCommercial acumen related to software (on-premise and SaaS), hardware, cloud solutions

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience with investment governance, technology portfolio management, or software rationalization programs.Certification in program/project management (PMP, PgMP, Agile, etc.)