Job Description

Title: IT Program Manager (Data Acceleration)

Location: Hybrid in Dublin, CA - 3X Per week onsite

Duration: 2 year long contract (W2)

Targeted Start Date: Feb 1, 2026

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in program management, with at least 3 years managing large-scale data acceleration or data transformation programs .
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of data platforms, data engineering, and analytics ecosystems.
• Vendor Coordination: Proven ability to manage multiple vendor teams in a complex delivery environment.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results in fast-paced, evolving contexts.
• Tools: Familiarity with program management tools (e.g., Jira) and agile delivery frameworks.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the our client's Data Acceleration Program , a strategic initiative focused on accelerating data capabilities across the enterprise. This role requires a seasoned professional who can navigate complex, large-scale programs, manage multiple vendor pod teams, and collaborate effectively with diverse IT and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end delivery of the Data Acceleration Program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate and oversee multiple vendor pod teams, ensuring accountability, quality, and timely deliverables.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with IT teams, data engineering, architecture, and governance to ensure seamless integration and execution.
• Ambiguity Management: Operate effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements, providing clarity and structure where needed.
• Governance & Reporting: Establish program governance, track progress, manage risks, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Budget & Resource Management: Monitor program budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial discipline.

Compensation: $55.00-65.00/HR

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