Program Governance Lead

We are seeking to hire Engagement Manager / Program Governance Lead with 12+ years of experience in in large enterprise or consulting environments.

Role Overview

The Engagement Manager is responsible for end-to-end program governance, financial oversight, stakeholder alignment, and delivery assurance for enterprise transformation initiatives. The role requires strong governance capability, executive communication, crisis negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of modern device management technologies (Intune / Autopilot) to effectively guide technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance & Leadership

• Establish and manage PMO governance , including structure, reporting cadence, RAID logs, and quality controls.
• Lead risk management , issue resolution, and escalation pathways.
• Deliver Steering Committee reporting , ensuring clear status communication to executives and sponsors.

Financial & Contractual Management

• Oversee budget tracking , forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage Statements of Work (SOW) , ensuring scope, deliverables, and commercial terms are monitored and controlled.
• Support vendor governance and contract alignment throughout the engagement.

Technical Awareness & Delivery Alignment

• Maintain a high-level understanding of Modern Management technologies (Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, cloud-based endpoint management).
• Guide technical teams using an Agile/Waterfall Hybrid approach depending on project phase and risk profile.
• Ensure delivery is aligned to business outcomes, timelines, and quality expectations.

Stakeholder Management & Diplomacy

• Drive stakeholder diplomacy , balancing competing priorities and navigating political environments.
• Perform crisis negotiation and escalation management during critical incidents or delivery risks.
• Build strong relationships across business, technical, and executive teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of program / engagement management experience in large enterprise or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and oversee complex technology programs.
• Strong governance, financial tracking, and executive reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP or PRINCE2
• ITIL V4 Strategic Leader