Job Description
Overview A leading organization is seeking an IT Program Lead to own and manage all IT‐related activities for the enterprise deployment of a portfolio and project management (PPM) platform. This role serves as the primary IT point of contact, ensuring successful planning, integration, rollout, and adoption while aligning technical execution with business objectives. The position requires strong cross‐functional coordination, enterprise IT delivery experience, and effective stakeholder communication. Responsibilities Lead and manage all IT activities for the enterprise deployment of a SaaS PPM platform Coordinate technical planning, configuration, integrations, and rollout in collaboration with internal IT teams and business stakeholders Serve as the primary IT point of contact for the implementation, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution Manage dependencies across infrastructure, security, identity and access management (IAM), integrations, and application readiness Ensure compliance with IT standards, security policies, and governance requirements throughout the deployment Track and manage project progress, milestones, risks, and issues; escalate as needed Support testing, cutover planning, and go‐live activities from an IT delivery perspective Facilitate communication and coordination between IT teams, business partners, and external vendors Support deployment readiness and adoption through effective planning and execution Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) Proven experience managing IT delivery for enterprise application implementations or system deployments Hands‐on experience coordinating cross‐functional IT teams (infrastructure, security, IAM, integrations, applications) Strong understanding of IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) Experience managing schedules, dependencies, risks, and issues in an enterprise environment Ability to translate business requirements into IT delivery plans and technical execution activities Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with both technical and non‐technical audiences Experience working with external vendors or SaaS providers during implementations Preferred Qualifications Experience with Planview (PPM, Portfolios, AgilePlace) or similar portfolio/project management platforms Project management certification ( PMP or equivalent) Experience working in a global or multi‐region enterprise environment Background in IT engineering, infrastructure, or application management roles