Lead Program Manager

Lead Program Manager Location: Bethpage, NY (Hybrid – 2-3 Days/Week) (Local Candidates Only) Company Overview Glint Tech Solutions is a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and global IT staffing firm connecting exceptional technology professionals with leading enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. Project Description Our client, a leading multinational telecommunications technology company, is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology programs supporting business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience initiatives. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional delivery teams, driving Agile execution, overseeing multi-million-dollar technology investments, and ensuring successful program outcomes. Important: Candidates must have proven experience managing technology programs with budgets of at least $5 million. Key Responsibilities Lead large, cross-functional technology programs from planning through delivery and stabilization. Own a portfolio of multiple initiatives and coordinate software, infrastructure, and operational delivery teams. Develop integrated technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy. Manage program prioritization, dependencies, sequencing, and value realization. Oversee Agile delivery using Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid methodologies. Monitor delivery performance, program health, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies. Own program financials, including budgets, forecasts, funding, milestones, and ROI. Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Finance teams to drive strategic decisions. Prepare executive-level presentations, governance reviews, and roadmap updates. Mentor Project Managers and promote continuous improvement across delivery practices. Mandatory Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. 8+ years of experience in Technology Delivery, Engineering, or Program Management. 3+ years leading large-scale enterprise technology programs or value streams. Proven experience managing $5M+ technology program budgets . Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid delivery frameworks. Experience managing software delivery and enterprise technology initiatives. Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning experience. Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Ability to manage risks, dependencies, governance, and cross-functional teams. Nice-to-Have Skills Telecommunications, Broadband, Cable, or Mobile industry experience. Knowledge of DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, PON, LTE/5G technologies. Experience with Cloud Platforms, APIs, DevOps, and SDN/NFV. PMP Certification (Highly Preferred). Master's Degree or MBA. Experience presenting financial and program performance updates to executive leadership.