[Hiring] Program Director @S Base Technologies

Role Description

The Program Director is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the Energy Intelligence Data Platform program. This role ensures the project meets its strategic objectives, delivers value to stakeholders, and is executed within scope, budget, and timelines, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Governance & Leadership
  • Define program vision, goals, success metrics, and roadmap in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Establish governance structures, steering committees, and regular reporting cadence.
  • Oversee planning and execution of all phases (Discovery, Design, Development, Deployment, and Go-Live).
• Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary point of contact for executives, business owners, and key stakeholders.
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and buy-in across utilities, energy providers, and internal teams.
  • Manage expectations, communications, and approvals.
• Financial Management
  • Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
  • Track expenditures and ensure adherence to financial controls.
  • Manage vendor contracts, procurement, and change requests.
• Risk & Compliance Management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues proactively.
  • Ensure compliance with SOC2, GDPR, and internal security and privacy policies.
  • Oversee audit readiness and documentation.
• Delivery Oversight
  • Monitor progress across multiple workstreams: Data Ingestion, Storage, Processing, AI/ML, API Development, Frontend Development, Security, and DevOps.
  • Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, quality standards, and acceptance criteria (e.g., 99.9% uptime, sub-500ms API response).
  • Support cross-functional team performance, removing blockers, and driving resolution of escalations.
• Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Lead and mentor project managers, architects, and technical leads.
  • Foster a collaborative culture across distributed teams and vendors.
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery practices, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive IT program management experience.
• At least 3–5 years in cloud data platform delivery, ideally in energy, utilities, or industrial IoT contexts.
• Proven track record of delivering high-value technology programs exceeding $5M+ budgets.

Requirements

• Strong program and portfolio management experience in large-scale cloud data platform implementations (preferably Azure).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and multi-vendor delivery engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, compliance (SOC2, GDPR), and regulatory considerations.
• Financial and contract management expertise.
• Ability to manage risks and dependencies in complex technology environments.

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