Project Manager

Optomi, in partnership with a leading global manufacturing company is seeking a seasoned Architecture Program/Project Manager to support the Technical Architecture team in managing cross-functional IT program execution, financial oversight, portfolio health tracking, and architectural engagement across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a background in technology programs, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to translate architectural work into clear and actionable information for a variety of audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate program execution, including planning, status tracking, risk management, and escalations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support architectural initiatives and portfolio visibility.
• Manage program financials: contractor rosters, funding sources, business case support, and variance analysis.
• Develop executive-ready visuals: one-pagers, portfolio overviews, value propositions, workload visualizations.
• Track technical debt and modernization efforts across the architecture portfolio.
• Serve as a liaison between architecture, IT, and business units to ensure smooth communication and alignment.
• Facilitate collaboration across verticals and horizontals within the enterprise.

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of project or program management in technology/IT environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, modernization efforts, and internal tooling (e.g., Apptio, SAP, MS Office).
• Demonstrated experience working with internal stakeholders and technical teams.
• High level of maturity, adaptability, and interpersonal awareness.
• Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous environments and manage multiple moving parts.
• Experience building financial models, executive summaries, and organizing stakeholder input.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.