Principal Program Manager

OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - Salem, OR

Part-time - Senior

Salem, OR

About the position

The Principal Program Manager at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is responsible for leading technical programs focused on automation and efficiency improvements for operational staff and customers. This role requires collaboration across multi-functional teams to design and implement solutions that address business challenges in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes influence over authority, necessitating strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and designing technical solutions to solve business problems.
• Create and define project scopes and direct schedules focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Organize and lead project status and working meetings, preparing and distributing progress reports.
• Manage risks and issues, correcting deviations from plans and performing delivery planning for assigned programs.
• Monitor the program from initiation through delivery, identifying potential gaps and creating mitigation plans.
• Define subsequent programs for delivery or backlog prioritization and organize interdepartmental activities to ensure project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Assign and monitor work of systems analysis and program staff, providing technical support and direction.
• Collaborate closely with partners in program and product management, operations, and engineering to understand customer needs and build appropriate solutions.

Requirements

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong business judgment.
• Notable experience collaborating in hybrid teams.
• Self-starter technical leader with the ability to execute strategically and tactically.
• Strong interpersonal skills including collaboration and team building.
• Comfortable in a mentorship role and providing direction across teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in cloud technologies and services.
• Familiarity with automation tools and processes.
• Knowledge of metrics and reporting in service management.

Benefits

• Dynamic and flexible workplace environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.