Senior Level IT Program Manager Jobs
Senior level it program manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide program portfolios, cross-functional delivery teams, and the strategic outcomes that depend on them. Roles are concentrated in Education, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, with 33% offered remotely or hybrid, and employers like OpenAI, Xoriant, and Penumbra hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: IT Program Manager
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 7+ Months
Compensation: Xoriant reasonably expects the pay rate for this position to be within the following range: $80/hr-$84/hr
Duties:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, development, and implementation of infrastructure and technical operational programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in defining program objectives, is well-versed in agile methodologies, and possess deep expertise in effectively implementing these methodologies across a fast-paced, dynamic organization. You will coordinate and manage multiple concurrent internal projects for upgrading internal systems, implementing new tools, and optimizing network and security protocols.
Your Impact:
- Lead initiatives to integrate internal tools and systems to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders on project progress, potential risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Continuously analyze and refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.
- Develop best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to internal projects, internal tool management, and overall operations.
- Ensure systems are secure and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Plan, coordinate and manage large transformational initiatives, leading program management team meetings, identifying cross-functional dependencies, anticipating, minimizing and mitigating risks.
Skills:
Your Experience
- 7+ years of program management experience in infrastructure, network, compute or cloud operations.
- Demonstrated consistent ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver technical solutions while mitigating or removing obstacles.
- Excellent communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution management, active listening, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong foundational understanding of enterprise applications, infrastructure, information security, and operations.
- Hands-on expertise working with Agile/Scrum methodologies including agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana).
- A self-starter that uses great judgment to keep programs and projects moving forward and completed on target.
- Highly collaborative team player that is comfortable providing and receiving open, real-time feedback to continuously up-level team performance.
SF Bay area Candidates, need to be in office 3 days/week
Education:
- Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field with previous Big 4 consulting or tech company experience preferred.
Regards,
Akangsha Mohite
TeamLead
W: (510) 279-6545
E: akangsha.mohite@xoriant.com
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Job Title: IT Program Manager
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 7+ Months
Compensation: Xoriant reasonably expects the pay rate for this position to be within the following range: $80/hr-$84/hr
Duties:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, development, and implementation of infrastructure and technical operational programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in defining program objectives, is well-versed in agile methodologies, and possess deep expertise in effectively implementing these methodologies across a fast-paced, dynamic organization. You will coordinate and manage multiple concurrent internal projects for upgrading internal systems, implementing new tools, and optimizing network and security protocols.
Your Impact:
- Lead initiatives to integrate internal tools and systems to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders on project progress, potential risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Continuously analyze and refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.
- Develop best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to internal projects, internal tool management, and overall operations.
- Ensure systems are secure and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Plan, coordinate and manage large transformational initiatives, leading program management team meetings, identifying cross-functional dependencies, anticipating, minimizing and mitigating risks.
Skills:
Your Experience
- 7+ years of program management experience in infrastructure, network, compute or cloud operations.
- Demonstrated consistent ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver technical solutions while mitigating or removing obstacles.
- Excellent communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution management, active listening, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong foundational understanding of enterprise applications, infrastructure, information security, and operations.
- Hands-on expertise working with Agile/Scrum methodologies including agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Asana).
- A self-starter that uses great judgment to keep programs and projects moving forward and completed on target.
- Highly collaborative team player that is comfortable providing and receiving open, real-time feedback to continuously up-level team performance.
SF Bay area Candidates, need to be in office 3 days/week
Education:
- Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field with previous Big 4 consulting or tech company experience preferred.
Regards,
Akangsha Mohite
TeamLead
W: (510) 279-6545
E: akangsha.mohite@xoriant.com
Disclaimer: You are receiving this information as we believe it will be useful for you. If you do not want to receive such information from us in the future, you can click Unsubscribe / Opt-Out. Learn more about our privacy policy here: https://www.xoriant.com/privacy-policy
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Senior Level IT Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level it program manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who have owned complex, multi-workstream programs from initiation through delivery, not just tracked tasks for someone else. Demonstrating that you have set program direction, resolved escalations independently, and influenced stakeholders at the executive level separates senior candidates from mid-level ones. Certifications like PgMP or PMP help, but a portfolio of measurable outcomes carries more weight.
Which companies hire senior level it program managers?
Companies hiring senior level it program managers right now include OpenAI, Xoriant, and Penumbra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises, federal contractors, and technology-driven organizations that run multiple simultaneous programs and need experienced leaders to own delivery.
Are there remote senior level it program manager jobs?
Yes, and remote availability is meaningful at this level. About 33% of senior level it program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations have normalized distributed program leadership for senior individual contributors and team leads alike.
What makes an it program manager role senior level?
Senior level it program manager roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence rather than task execution. You are expected to lead cross-functional program teams, own end-to-end delivery accountability, and drive decisions that affect multiple projects or business units. Mentoring junior and mid-level program managers, shaping program governance, and engaging directly with executive sponsors are standard expectations at this level.
Which industries hire the most senior level it program managers?
Senior level it program manager roles concentrate in Education, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors share a reliance on large-scale technology programs, regulatory or compliance demands, and the organizational complexity that requires dedicated senior program leadership rather than part-time oversight.