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Principal Program Manager, TA Strategic Programs

Atlassian is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative and innovative Principal ...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in program management
At least 5 years in Talent Acquisition, HR, or related fields
Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a complex, matrixed environment
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with change management, process improvement, and technology implementation in TA or HR
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Lean, Jira, Asana)

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end strategy, planning, execution, and measurement of complex, multi-year TA programs that support business growth and transformation
Collaborate with TA leadership and business executives to identify critical talent needs, develop program roadmaps, and prioritize initiatives that deliver measurable business value
Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners (TA leadership, HR, People Insights, Business leaders, Legal, IT, etc.) to ensure alignment, buy-in, and successful program delivery
Drive organizational change by developing communication plans, training, and enablement strategies to ensure adoption and sustainability of new processes and technologies across the business and TA
Leverage data and analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform decision-making
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in talent acquisition
pilot and scale innovative solutions to enhance candidate, interviewer and hiring manager experience
Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success
Provide guidance and mentorship to program managers in and across project teams
Work in a remote environment, interfacing and supporting Atlassian teams across the globe

What we offer

Health and wellbeing resources
Paid volunteer days

Senior Principal Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to join our Program ...

Location

United States

Salary:

183800.00 - 295300.00 USD / Year

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years experience in software teams working in Engineering, Program Management or TPM
Strategic thinking and ability to understand business objectives to translate them into technical programs
Demonstrated experience and success leading complex, high-impact, technical, cross-functional programs
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute program strategy, roadmap, and timeline, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder
Drive the execution of transformative central programs including program establishment, planning, resourcing, risk and issue mitigation, decision-making, and reporting as well as managing program scope, budget, and resources, ensuring effective allocation and utilization
Partner closely with architects and engineering leaders to provide technical direction and Design inputs
Define and refine the program transformation processes for end to end large-scale programs and adding those frameworks to the Atlassian system of working
Accelerate transformations through risk and issue mitigation, timely reporting, and identifying/driving/influencing cross-functional velocity improvement initiatives
Confidently partner with leaders and stakeholders– engineering, product, design, GTM and platform teams to drive prioritization, decision making and rapid execution
Foster collaboration and communication among teams, stakeholders, and executives

What we offer

health and wellbeing resources
paid volunteer days

Fulltime

Principal Program Manager

As a Principal Program Manager (PM) in the SET group, we are looking for a leade...

Location

United States , Woburn

Salary:

187000.00 - 257000.00 USD / Year

STR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience working with Government contracts or program management of research and development programs
Experience in managing technical projects, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis/reporting, and resource management
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams and mentoring less experienced staff
Strong presentation and organizational skills
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense
Managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution
Work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program
Collaborate with business operations, security and IT functions to enable successful program execution
Collaborate across technology and solution divisions across the company to provide complete solutions to customer needs

Fulltime

Principal Engineering Program Manager

Principal Engineering Program Manager role at Hewlett Packard Enterprise managin...

Location

United States , Aguadilla

Salary:

130500.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent
PMP/PMI certification preferred
Typically 10+ years experience
Experience designing and developing project and program planning tools and software packages
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy
History of innovation with examples of developing new technical, engineering and/or manufacturing processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
mastery in English and local language
Ability to effectively communicate program management architectures, plans, proposals, and results

Job Responsibility

Manages and leads key programs involving multiple functions and program teams
Directs the development of overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans
Manages activities of supporting program teams and internal and external development partners
Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders
Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives
Reviews and evaluates program plans and guidelines for compliance
Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing benefits
Personal & Professional Development programs
Unconditional Inclusion environment
Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing

Fulltime

Principal Operations Program Manager

We are looking for a highly organized and strategic Program Manager who will par...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Austin; New York; Seattle

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in program management, business operations, or strategy roles, preferably at a senior level within a global organization
Proven track record of partnering with senior executives to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements
Strong leadership capabilities, with experience coaching and influencing senior stakeholders on content, communications, and decision-making
Expertise in establishing operational cadences and processes, with the ability to drive continuous improvement
Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from inception through execution
Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong leadership presence and ability to manage and influence senior executives
Ability to diagnose organizational challenges and implement effective, scalable solutions
Excellent facilitation skills for leading brainstorming and strategy sessions
Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-impact projects

Job Responsibility

Lead and continuously improve monthly and quarterly business reviews, coaching leaders on content and presentation
Partner with communications leads to drive global communications, fostering team engagement and cascading key information
Diagnose pain points and implement solutions to improve team effectiveness, decision-making, and access to information
Establish and manage key operational processes, such as leadership meetings and retrospectives, while continuously seeking improvements
Keep leadership informed on projects or programs that may impact the business, providing proactive insights and updates
Ensure leadership is prepared for program deadlines by coordinating necessary resources, information, and deliverables
Facilitate brainstorming sessions with functional leaders, guiding strategy development and crafting actionable plans
Lead or advise on complex strategic or operational projects, driving them from ideation to completion as needed

What we offer

Health and wellbeing resources
Paid volunteer days
Equity
Bonuses
Commissions

Fulltime

Sr Principal Engineering Program Manager

The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for planning, tracking, and drivi...

Location

United States , Aguadilla

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience managing a variety of business or product development programs is required
Knowledge of private cloud initiatives and the strategic direction of private cloud
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent
PMP/PMI certification preferred
Experience presenting and working with executive level management
6+ years of experience managing/supporting engineering teams at the executive level
5+ years of experience with software development and cloud train release models
5+ years managing highly complex NPI engineering programs utilizing standard Program Management tools while implementing best practices across each phase of the program
Excellent project management skills, including project structuring and managing multiple work streams interdependently
Strong analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Managing highly complex engineering programs utilizing standard Program Management tools while implementing best practices across each phase of the program
Creating and managing program schedules that show all applicable stakeholders, risks, issues and dependencies while maintaining a clear and well-defined path to completion
Overseeing and ensuring all program deliverables are released and align with applicable milestones and completion criteria
Partnering with Product Management to understand the market, customer requirements, product area/roadmap, roadmap dependencies & targeted technical needs
Ensuring team members are aligned prior to key milestone checkpoints & governance reviews and that core functions are aligned with their respective leadership
Communicating program changes and updates proactively and effectively – verbally and in writing, while working to create simple messaging for complex topics
Managing cross-functional teams, working with peers to establish and strengthen relationships that foster communication and a sense of teamwork
Providing clear, timely and objective communication to executives
Documenting program results and where applicable drive lessons learned
Leading through ambiguity and change and being an advocate for process improvement initiatives and ideas

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion.

Fulltime

Principal Technical Program Manager

As a Principal Technical Program Manager within the SPEAR team at Atlassian, you...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience on software teams as Development Manager or TPM
Strategic thinking and ability to understand business objectives to translate them into technical problems and programs
Technical understanding of systems involved
Willingness to develop domain expertise in the area they operate - storage, networking, authentication, capacity management, service deployments, etc.
TPMs are not expected to write or read code, but are expected to understand system flows, block architectures, APIs and such
Experience defining and running end-to-end complex technical programs
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long-term strategies and roadmaps for platform improvements
Program Management: Define and execute technical programs focused on capacity planning, performance optimization, and reliability enhancements
Technical Collaboration: Partner with engineers and architects to address technical challenges and drive solutions
Project Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of technical programs, including forecasting, budgeting, and scheduling
Risk and Communication: Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate project status to stakeholders

What we offer

Health coverage
Paid volunteer days
Wellness resources
Bonuses
Commissions
Equity

Fulltime

Principal Program Manager Sales and Success

As the Principal Program Manager for Sales and Success, you will play a critical...

Location

United States , Austin; San Francisco; Seattle; New York

Salary:

158000.00 - 253800.00 USD / Year

Atlassian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree or certifications in program management or change management is a plus
10+ years of experience in program management, with a focus on portfolio management, preferably in a sales or customer success environment
Strong expertise in change management, with a proven ability to influence and drive large-scale initiatives
Exceptional communication and prioritization skills, with a talent for working cross-functionally with senior leaders, strategists, and program sponsors
Strong strategic mindset with an ability to navigate complexity, identify key themes, and deliver impactful solutions
Adept at managing multiple high-priority projects and balancing long-term strategic goals with near-term operational needs
Experience with project management tools and methodologies, including Agile, Lean, or similar frameworks

Job Responsibility

Partner with Portfolio Sponsors to design, develop, and structure the program portfolio, ensuring alignment across all stages of the customer lifecycle
Lead the framework development for each program stage, incorporating customer-centric insights and measurable objectives to ensure program readiness and success
Act as a primary advocate for prioritizing high-impact programs, ensuring all required information is gathered for a thorough prioritization phase
Identify and drive any necessary strategic work before advancing programs, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to validate program alignment with overarching goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and strategists to develop a comprehensive roadmap for change management across Sales and Success
Monitor in-flight programs to assess and validate their strategic impact, making data-driven recommendations to adjust focus or resources as needed to drive outcomes
Take ownership of a key program within the portfolio, leading its execution from ideation through implementation
Oversee all aspects of program delivery, including stakeholder communication, resource allocation, and progress tracking, to ensure that the program meets its objectives and contributes to portfolio-level impact

What we offer

health and wellbeing resources
paid volunteer days
benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity

Fulltime

Principal Program Manager

Viant

Location:
United States , Chicago ▼
Irvine
Los Angeles
New York

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

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