HCLTech · 2 hours ago
Senior Program Manager - PMO & Technology
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expHCLTech is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager – PMO & Technology to establish, mature, and lead PMO capabilities while driving large-scale, strategic programs enabled by technology solutions. The role involves building governance frameworks, aligning initiatives to organizational strategy, and managing complex, multi-project programs in a technology-driven environment.
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Responsibilities
Define, implement, and continuously improve PMO standards, frameworks, processes, and templates to ensure consistency, quality, and transparency across programs
Establish governance structures, roles, escalation paths, and decision‑making forums for effective program oversight
Conduct regular governance reviews, audits, and health checks to ensure adherence to organizational standards and best practices
Provide end‑to‑end leadership for multiple interconnected projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities
Define program vision, objectives, scope, success metrics, and roadmaps
Manage cross‑program dependencies, sequencing, and resource allocation, including budget, people, and technology
Partner with IT, architecture, and technology teams to align program objectives with enterprise architecture and technology strategies
Ensure appropriate adoption of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) based on program needs
Lead the definition of PMO workflows and business requirements, including demand management, resource management, intake processes, and reporting mechanisms
Track program performance using defined KPIs, metrics, and dashboards, and provide regular status updates to senior leadership
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that could impact scope, schedule, budget, or quality
Drive corrective and preventive actions for deviations from agreed plans
Serve as the primary liaison between program teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders
Communicate program progress, risks, dependencies, and achievements clearly and proactively
Lead expectation‑setting, stakeholder alignment, and change management activities across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience in program and project management, with 8+ years in PMO leadership or large-scale program roles
Strong experience delivering technology-enabled programs, including enterprise systems (e.g., SAP), cloud platforms, or large IT transformations
Deep expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models
Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and complex dependencies across global, cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and executive stakeholder management skills
Hands-on experience with PMO and delivery tools such as Planview, Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps (ADO), PowerApps, or similar platforms
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred
Experience building and scaling PMO frameworks from the ground up
Strong understanding of portfolio management, reporting, and executive dashboards
Experience managing vendors, partners, and third-party contracts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pharmacy
Life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan
10 days of paid time off per year
10 paid holidays per year
Company
HCLTech
HCLTech is a global IT company offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions partnering with businesses for transformation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220MKey Investors
ChrysCapital
2008-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $220M
2000-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Vijayakumar C.
Chief Executive Officer
Alan Flower
Executive Vice President - CTO & Global Head, AI & Cloud Native Labs
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