About the company: Avenue Code is the leading software consultancy focused on delivering end-to-end development solutions for digital transformation across every vertical. We're privately held, profitable, and have been on a solid growth trajectory since day one. We care deeply about our clients, our partners, and our people. We prefer the word 'partner' over 'vendor', and our investment in professional relationships is a reflection of that philosophy. We pride ourselves on our technical acumen, our collaborative problem-solving ability, and the warm professionalism of our teams. Avenue Code has been believing in and promoting plurality actions for over 10 years, understanding that recognizing differences and fostering a safe environment, employment opportunities, representation, and support are the best ways to promote an increasingly equitable culture. About the opportunity: We are looking for a Senior Program Manager to support one of the largest regulated utilities in the U.S., with critical operations in power, energy distribution, and infrastructure services. This person will lead the creation and oversight of a Vendor Management Office (VMO), manage cross-functional IT programs, and interact directly with procurement, finance, legal, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate is highly experienced in large enterprise environments, has excellent executive communication skills, and is based in the Bay Area, available to work onsite 2-3 times per week in the San Francisco Bay Area. Responsibilities: * Lead and manage large-scale IT programs from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. * Own the creation and execution of PowerPoint presentations tailored for executive audiences, clearly articulating business problems, solutions, and program updates. * Set up and lead a Vendor Management Office (VMO) to consolidate IT vendor relationships and reduce operational costs. * Interface with cross-functional teams, including IT, sourcing, finance, and legal, to ensure smooth execution of procurement and vendor strategy. * Oversee vendor performance, implement scorecards, and identify areas for service improvement and cost savings. * Use Excel for data analysis, financial forecasting, tracking KPIs, and managing program budgets. * Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and resolution of issues. * Guide project teams, drive accountability, and foster a high-performance, collaborative environment. * Engage with C-level stakeholders, delivering impactful presentations and aligning programs to strategic priorities. * Represent IT as a unified entity in external vendor interactions, ensuring compliance and operational alignment. Required Qualifications: * Experience in enterprise-level IT program management, ideally with exposure to procurement and vendor strategy. * Strong business background, preferably with a degree from a business school. * Excellent PowerPoint skills with proven ability to build high-impact executive presentations. * Proficiency in Excel for managing budgets, performing data analysis, and forecasting. * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage C-level executives. * Located in the Bay Area with availability for onsite presence 2-3 times per week. * Minimum 8 years of relevant experience. Nice to Have: * Experience in standing up Vendor Management Organizations (VMO). * Background in vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring. Avenue Code discloses salary range information based on our commitment to fairness and transparency. We consider a wide range of factors such as internal equity, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, business or organizational needs, and others. At Avenue Code, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for a Senior Program Manager is from $100.000 to $114.000 per year. Avenue Code reinforces its commitment to privacy and to all the principles guaranteed by the most accurate global data protection laws, such as GDPR, LGPD, CCPA and CPRA. The Candidate data shared with Avenue Code will be kept confidential and will not be transmitted to disinterested third parties, nor will it be used for purposes other than the application for open positions. As a Consultancy company, Avenue Code may share your information with its clients and other Companies from the CompassUol Group to which Avenue Code's consultants are allocated to perform its services.