Principal Program Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation

About The Position

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks – can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data. The Role We are seeking an experienced cross-functional Program Manager to lead complex transformation initiatives as part of the Corporate Transformation Office. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for driving enterprise programs from planning through adoption and value realization. You have a passion for improving business performance. You enjoy working with numbers but also understand the broader business context around them. You have experience with enterprise technology, business operations or GTM functions and are committed to finding solutions that meet the needs of the business, drive alignment, productivity, and effectiveness. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support strategic initiatives focused on revenue acceleration, profitability improvement, products and solution offerings, integrated business scaling, and execution excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance or associated fields
7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to influence and manage change with executives across functions
Proven ability to bring alignment, negotiate and influence stakeholders, to drive projects to completion
Strong organizational and execution skills with attention to detail. Proven experience designing and implementing processes that scale
Exceptional communications skills
Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a high-growth, dynamic environment
Deep analytic skills, the ability to home in on key data, derive and communicate insights
Comfort operating in ambiguity and change in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large scale enterprise transformation, operational improvement, or strategic initiatives
Exposure to hybrid cloud data storage, AI value chain, data platforms, or large-scale technology programs
PMP, SAFe, or similar project/program management certifications

Responsibilities

Act as the hands-on program leader for complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives and deliver measurable business value
Drive enterprise-wide profitability initiatives by leading programs that enhance AI-enabled operating efficiencies and business outcomes
Drive revenue growth programs collaborating with sales and partner operations and GTM leadership
Support launching of enterprise storage, hybrid cloud and AI products and solution portfolio offerings through disciplined program planning and execution.
Develop, define, and manage end-to-end program plans, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics
Drive execution in a highly matrixed environment across Engineering, Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Support, and Services
Proactively identify risks and interdependencies; develop mitigation plans; and escalate issues as appropriate
Ensure programs are executed efficiently and effectively through clear structure, cadence, accountability and decision-making frameworks
Partner with executive leadership in setting KPIs; track outcomes, and report progress against defined successes metrics
Create and maintain program documentation, dashboards, reporting, and executive updates