Principal Consultant, Technical Program Manager

Role Overview

• Lead delivery of complex, multi-workstream technology programs from strategy through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Define program execution architecture including sequencing strategy, dependency alignment, and integration gating.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable delivery roadmaps, work plans, and execution frameworks.
• Manage cross-functional teams consisting of architects, engineers, analysts, and client stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage systemic risks, dependencies, and integration challenges across concurrent initiatives.
• Anticipate scaling constraints, reliability exposure, and operational readiness risks that extend beyond a single program.
• Drive alignment on sequencing tradeoffs, scope boundaries, and resource implications among senior stakeholders.
• Ensure enterprise-level readiness, validation, and mitigation strategies are defined and executed.
• Establish and maintain disciplined program governance including milestones, risk management, issue tracking, and reporting.
• Lead executive-level communications including steering committee updates, decision briefings, and delivery reviews.
• Present executive-ready insights that quantify delivery risk, operational impact, and decision implications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives on feasibility, prioritization, and execution strategy.
• Define, refine, and promote technical program management standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Mentor and coach Technical Program Managers and delivery team members.
• Contribute to delivery excellence and maturity across Pioneer’s technology enablement practice.
• Support business development through proposal contributions, delivery planning, and client solution design.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support client delivery and practice growth.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology programs or operational transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise initiatives spanning data platforms, analytics, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, or mission-critical operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at a portfolio or systems level, managing multiple concurrent workstreams and interdependencies.
• Experience facilitating Agile and hybrid delivery models across technical teams.
• Strong consulting experience including executive communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management.
• Experience coordinating delivery across architecture, engineering, integration, data, and operations teams.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, define structure, and drive execution discipline in evolving environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Scrum Master or Agile delivery certification preferred.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Experience delivering consulting engagements within technology, data, analytics, or digital transformation domains.
• Experience with modern delivery and governance tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting consulting business development, proposals, and solution architecture.
• Experience in the Data Center industry or with large-scale capital projects.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• PMP

Benefits

• The estimated salary range for this role is $123,000
• $185,000 annually.
• Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance.
• Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) including employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A broad range of health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.