Principal Technologist

As a Program Manager for Strategic Transformation Initiatives, you will be an integral part of the Transformation Office, responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional programs aligned with the priorities of the CTO and CEO. Your role will involve driving initiatives that span multiple teams and domains to ensure seamless execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading strategic programs that directly support core business strategies and transformation goals by translating executive priorities into actionable plans with clear milestones and success metrics. - Coordinating across engineering, product, design, and business teams to ensure alignment and synergy, while facilitating effective communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. - Proactively identifying risks and dependencies across programs, and developing and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity and success. - Championing agile methodologies and best practices across teams, supporting sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies using tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, or Rally. - Monitoring program health through KPIs and dashboards, identifying bottlenecks, and driving data-informed decisions to improve delivery velocity and quality. - Maintaining transparent and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and changes to ensure alignment and trust. - Fostering a culture of innovation and learning, identifying opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency. - Acting as the primary liaison for regulatory, compliance, and risk teams to ensure all programs adhere to relevant policies, standards, and governance frameworks. To be successful in this role, you should have: - Proven experience in program or project management within a technology-driven environment. - Strong understanding of agile frameworks and tools. - Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments. - Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.,