Program Manager

<div><h3>Overview</h3><p><b>Manager – Program Management</b>is accountable for<b>end‑to‑end ownership and execution of CPX’s most strategic, cross‑company product and platform programs</b>. This role leads<b>multi‑year, multi‑partner initiatives</b>spanning<b>Microsoft co‑development, AI agent platforms, enterprise RFPs execution, Azure tenant migrations, and CPX services standardization for AI systems</b>. Operating with<b>high autonomy and executive visibility</b>, the role ensures programs deliver<b>measurable business outcomes</b>, architectural integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness—while directly influencing CPX’s<b>product‑led growth, national champion positioning, and platform scalability strategy</b>.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><h3>Strategic Program Ownership&Governance</h3><ul><li>Own portfolio‑level program strategy for high‑impact product and platform initiatives</li><li>Define governance models, operating cadence, escalation paths, and executive steering mechanisms</li><li>Manage complex interdependencies across Product, Engineering, SOC, Cloud, Legal, Finance, and Partners</li><li>Proactively identify and resolve delivery, architectural, and organizational risks</li></ul><h3>Microsoft Co‑Development Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead CPX’s strategic co‑development programs with Microsoft across AI, Security, XDR, and Cloud platforms</li><li>Act as the primary execution counterpart to Microsoft product, engineering, and alliance teams</li><li>Govern joint roadmaps, co‑engineering milestones, and co‑sell readiness</li><li>Ensure alignment with CPX IP strategy, Azure standards, and commercial objectives</li></ul><h3>AI Agents&Advanced Platform Programs</h3><ul><li>Own delivery of AI agent platforms, agent security controls, and agent orchestration capabilities</li><li>Ensure secure‑by‑design, compliant‑by‑default implementation of AI systems across CPX offerings</li><li>Oversee technical readiness, scalability, resilience, and SOC handover for AI workloads</li><li>Drive convergence between AI product development and security operation</li></ul><h3>Productization&Strategic RFP Execution</h3><ul><li>Lead execution of productization programs</li><li>Ensure traceability from product capabilities → delivery plans</li><li>Coordinate Product, Engineering, SOC, Presales, and Partner inputs at senior level</li><li>Own delivery commitments, risk mitigation, and executive reporting</li></ul><h3>Cloud&Platform Transformation</h3><ul><li>Own large‑scale migration programs for CPX platforms to CPX Azure tenant</li><li>Govern identity, data, security, compliance, and operational readiness workstreams</li><li>Ensure secure cutover, minimal disruption, and post‑migration optimization</li><li>Track cloud cost efficiency, risk posture, and performance outcomes</li></ul><h3>Service Standardization</h3><ul><li>Drive standardization of all CPX offerings</li><li>Ensure standardization process is adhered ensuring deliverables including service description, SLAs, packages, bundles, data sheets, pricing framework, etc.</li><li>Enable scalable, repeatable service delivery aligned with product strategy</li><li>Support onboarding of standardized models across affiliates and delivery teams</li></ul><h3>Executive Stakeholder&Performance Management</h3><ul><li>Act as an execution interface with CPX leadership, partners, and key stakeholders</li><li>Define and track program KPIs tied to business value, risk reduction, and time‑to‑market</li><li>Prepare executive dashboards, board‑ready updates, and investment justification materials</li><li>Mentor program managers and contribute to maturity of CPX program management practices</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><h3>Skills/Certifications (Technical&Non-Technical)</h3><ul><li>Proven leadership of large‑scale, multi‑year technology and product programs</li><li>Experience with Microsoft ecosystems, Azure platforms, and co‑development models</li><li>Deep understanding of cybersecurity platforms, SOC operations, AI/ML systems, and cloud architectures</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills</li><li>Strong commercial and outcome‑driven mindset</li><li>Certifications preferred: PgMP, PMP, SAFe SPC, Azure Architect, Security certifications</li></ul><h3>Minimum Work Experience</h3><ul><li>12–15 years of experience in program leadership, product delivery, or platform transformation roles</li></ul><h3>Education</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Business</li><li>Master’s degree preferred</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr