Principal Consultant, Technical Program Manager

Grow with us. Lead with us.

At Pioneer, you'll work directly with executive teams, solving complex problems and shaping strategies that reset what's possible. Sometimes the work is headline-worthy. Sometimes it's foundational. But every project earns trust - and earns us the right to take on more. You'll get the kind of access, challenge, and growth found at big firms - while helping build a company that's scaling fast and guided by what we value.

If you're looking for meaning, momentum, and a seat at the table, you're in the right place.

We are seeking a Principal – Technical Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology and operational transformation initiatives for Pioneer clients. This role serves as a senior delivery leader and trusted advisor, accountable for program architecture, execution discipline, and cross-functional alignment across highly interdependent technical and operational workstreams. 

This position blends program leadership, technical delivery strategy, systems thinking, and consulting advisory, operating with minimal oversight in ambiguous environments. The Principal TPM partners closely with executive stakeholders, architects, engineers, and delivery teams to translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps while managing systemic risk, sequencing tradeoffs, and delivery predictability. 

The Principal – Technical Program Manager plays a key role in strengthening Pioneer’s Technology Enablement and Delivery Excellence capabilities through mentorship, standards development, and contribution to client solution design and business development efforts. 

Responsibilities 

Enterprise Program Leadership & Execution 

• Lead delivery of complex, multi-workstream technology programs from strategy through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes 

• Define program execution architecture including sequencing strategy, dependency alignment, and integration gating 

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable delivery roadmaps, work plans, and execution frameworks 

• Manage cross-functional teams consisting of architects, engineers, analysts, and client stakeholders 

Systems Integration & Risk Management 

• Identify, evaluate, and manage systemic risks, dependencies, and integration challenges across concurrent initiatives 

• Anticipate scaling constraints, reliability exposure, and operational readiness risks that extend beyond a single program 

• Drive alignment on sequencing tradeoffs, scope boundaries, and resource implications among senior stakeholders 

• Ensure enterprise-level readiness, validation, and mitigation strategies are defined and executed 

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Establish and maintain disciplined program governance including milestones, risk management, issue tracking, and reporting 

• Lead executive-level communications including steering committee updates, decision briefings, and delivery reviews 

• Present executive-ready insights that quantify delivery risk, operational impact, and decision implications 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives on feasibility, prioritization, and execution strategy 

TPM Standards & Practice Leadership 

• Define, refine, and promote technical program management standards, frameworks, and best practices 

• Mentor and coach Technical Program Managers and delivery team members 

• Contribute to delivery excellence and maturity across Pioneer’s technology enablement practice 

• Support business development through proposal contributions, delivery planning, and client solution design 

Additional Duties 

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support client delivery and practice growth 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Operations, Business, or related technical discipline required, or equivalent experience 

• Advanced degree preferred 

• 12+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology programs or operational transformation initiatives 

• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise initiatives spanning data platforms, analytics, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, or mission-critical operational environments 

• Demonstrated ability to operate at a portfolio or systems level, managing multiple concurrent workstreams and interdependencies 

• Experience facilitating Agile and hybrid delivery models across technical teams 

• Strong consulting experience including executive communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management 

• Experience coordinating delivery across architecture, engineering, integration, data, and operations teams 

• Ability to manage ambiguity, define structure, and drive execution discipline in evolving environments 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred 

• Scrum Master or Agile delivery certification preferred 

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or equivalent experience) preferred 

• Experience delivering consulting engagements within technology, data, analytics, or digital transformation domains 

• Experience with modern delivery and governance tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms 

• Experience supporting consulting business development, proposals, and solution architecture 

• Experience in the Data Center industry or with large-scale capital projects 

The estimated salary range for this role is $123,000 - $185,000 annually. This is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset and years and depth of experience. Bonuses and other incentives are awarded at the Company's discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall company performance. Pioneer is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) including employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability, etc.