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IT Program Manager IV: 26-00309

Mountain View, CA 94043

Posted: 02/02/2026 Job Category: Project / Program / Product Management & Architecture Job Number: 27375068 Country: US

Job Description

Primary Skills: Smartsheet-Expert, Program Management-Advanced, Cross-functional Leadership-Proficient, Technical Acumen-Experienced, Cloud Infrastructure-Proficient,
Contract Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 12+ Months 
Location: Mountain View, CA or San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $120.00 - $129.00 Per Hour


Job Summary:

This position is for an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead high-complexity technical programs in a hands-on, execution-focused role. The successful candidate will orchestrate cross-functional teams of 40+ engineers, ensuring the seamless delivery of technical projects from initiation through to completion, while serving as the main point of contact for execution status, risk, and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead large-scale, cross-functional technical programs with 40+ engineers ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams from initiation to delivery.
  • Create and manage detailed program artifacts including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), work-back plans, and critical path analysis.
  • Architect and manage advanced Smartsheet configurations for complex projects with automated workflows, cross-sheet formulas, and executive dashboards.
  • Proactively identify risks and technical dependencies, developing actionable mitigation plans.
  • Engage in technical discussions, leveraging domain expertise in enterprise cloud environments (AWS, GCP) to inform engineering estimates and timelines.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Advanced mastery of Smartsheet, with demonstrated experience in complex project management applications.
  • Demonstrable experience managing large-scale engineering programs (40+ participants).
  • Deep understanding of technical and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS, GCP).

Industry Experience Required:

  • Experience in managing programs within large technology organizations, with a preference for backgrounds in software development or systems engineering before transitioning into program management roles.

This role does not require specific domain experience but requires a substantial breadth of experience in IT program management without being constrained to a particular domain like Security or Infrastructure.


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