Principal IT Program Manager Position – Contract (12 months) presso Sia

Company Description 

Sia is a next-generation global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digitally. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change, and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.  

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months  

Project Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location: King of Prussia, PA; onsite 4 days per week 

The expected compensation for this contract on a W2 is $80/hour. The exact compensation will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location. 

Principal IT Program Manager Position Overview We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal IT Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale technology programs that drive transformational business outcomes. This executive-level role demands 15–20+ years of progressive experience in program management, with a proven ability to orchestrate complex initiatives, manage cross-functional stakeholder ecosystems, and align technical delivery with strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will leverage established governance frameworks while ensuring end-to-end success across portfolios valued at $25M–$100M+, providing strategic leadership across distributed teams and multifaceted organizational structures. 

Portfolio Management & Strategy  

• Key Responsibilities Enterprise Portfolio Leadership & Governance
• Direct 10–15+ concurrent projects within large-scale portfolios, managing interdependencies across business units.
• Apply and evolve governance frameworks to ensure alignment, transparency, and cohesion across enterprise initiatives.
• Define and maintain program-level RACI matrices and escalation protocols impacting 1,000+ end users.
• Optimize resource allocation across project teams to maximize portfolio efficiency and strategic alignment. Strategic Budgeting & Financial Oversight
• Oversee portfolios ranging from $25M to $100M+, ensuring fiscal discipline across multi-year transformations.
• Develop and manage complex budget strategies aligned with shifting organizational priorities.
• Lead business case development for initiatives exceeding $50M, including ROI modeling and executive presentations.
• Provide financial oversight, variance analysis, and contingency planning with regular C-suite reporting. Advanced Resource Planning & Utilization
• Build and maintain long-range resource forecasting models for 3–5 year strategic programs.
• Monitor and optimize utilization across 50–100+ team members within matrixed environments.
• Assess resource constraints and their impact on delivery timelines and transformation goals.
• Lead capacity planning for shared enterprise resources and forecast future skill requirements. Executive Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment
• Ensure strategic alignment across C-level sponsors and maintain consistent executive messaging.
• Facilitate board-level presentations and governance sessions for program updates and decisions.
• Resolve conflicting priorities across divisions and maintain executive commitment throughout program lifecycles.
• Provide strategic benefit realization updates and escalate enterprise-level conflicts as needed. Benefits Realization & Strategic Value Delivery
• Lead post-implementation benefit tracking across all enterprise initiatives.
• Validate ROI and strategic value delivery against original business cases and evolving market conditions.
• Coordinate benefit realization across impacted business areas and communicate progress to stakeholders. Executive Communications & Reporting
• Develop executive dashboards and strategic reporting tools for C-level visibility.
• Lead communication strategies across 200+ stakeholders and multiple organizational tiers.
• Present program status, risks, and strategic insights to executive committees and governance bodies.

Required Qualifications  

• Education & Certification  
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required  
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification strongly preferred  
• Additional certifications in Agile, ITIL, or business analysis highly valued  
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience with at least 5 years in portfolio management  
• Proven track record managing complex IT business application projects with budgets exceeding $200K Experience overseeing portfolios of 20+ concurrent projects  
• Strong background in enterprise software implementations, digital transformation, or business application development  
• Experience working with C-level executives and board-level reporting  
• Advanced proficiency in portfolio management tools (Microsoft Project Server, Clarity PPM, or similar)  
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools for portfolio analytics  
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and business application integration  
• Familiarity with financial modeling and ROI analysis for IT investments  
• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing teams of 50+ resources across multiple projects Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences  
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities  
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups  
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree  
• Experience in specific industry verticals relevant to our business applications  
• Background in vendor management and contract negotiation for large IT projects  
• Experience with cloud migration projects and SaaS implementations  
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for business applications  
• Previous experience in organizations undergoing digital transformation  

Success Metrics  

• Portfolio on-time delivery rate above 85%  
• Portfolio budget variance within +/- 5%  
• Business value realization targets achieved for 90% of completed projects  
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores above 4.0/5.0  
• Resource utilization optimization of 80% or higher across the portfolio

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines  

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship  

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.