Head of Program Delivery
Job Summary
Job Description
The Head of Program Delivery at Barracuda Networks is responsible for planning and executing complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. This role oversees project planning, execution, and delivery across various areas like business systems, enterprise architecture, information security, Data & BI, cloud computing, and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets, resources, and risks; implementing best practices; mentoring project managers and scrum masters; and negotiating with executives and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program and project management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of successful project delivery in a complex IT environment.
Must have:
- Develop and execute strategic plans for IT program delivery.
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects.
- Manage project budgets, resources, and risks.
- Implement and maintain project management tools and systems.
- Lead and mentor a team of IT project managers and scrum masters.
- Negotiate with executives and stakeholders.
- PMP or PgMP certification, Agile certifications.
Perks:
- Internal mobility
- Equity (non-qualifying options)
- High-quality health benefits
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Career-growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off
- Volunteer opportunities
9 skills required
Job Details
Job ID: 25-449
Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Envision yourself at Barracuda
The Head of Program Delivery is responsible for planning and execution of complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. The role oversees project planning, execution, and delivery, focusing on business systems, enterprise architecture, information security, Data & BI, cloud computing, and infrastructure improvements. The role involves managing project budgets, resources, and risks while implementing best practices, efficient business processes and tools to enhance efficiency. The role provides oversight and mentorship to project managers, scrum masters and drives high-level negotiations with executives and business stakeholders to align strategies with organizational objectives.
What you’ll be working on
- Develops and executes strategic plans for IT program delivery and project management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving successful delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives
- Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects, including those related to business systems, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, information security, Data & BI, and infrastructure improvements
- Institutes and upholds intake and prioritization governance models with various stakeholder groups
- Monitors and reports on project progress, including budget, schedule, and resource allocation, and address any issues or risks that may impact project success.
- Implements and maintains project management tools and systems to streamline processes, improve visibility, and enhance overall project efficiency
- Establishes and manages comprehensive risk management frameworks, identifying potential risks early and implementing effective mitigation strategies
- Establishes and enforces project management standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient project delivery
- Leads and manages a team of IT project managers and scrum masters, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high performance and effective project execution
- Provides Program Management standards across the delivery organizations in the Barracuda enterprise
- Leads high-level negotiations with internal and external executive management on critical matters, ensuring that strategies align with organizational goals
- Fosters partnerships with business stakeholders to maintain a balance between wants, needs and what is realistically possible
- Leverages broad industry expertise in project management to drive strategic initiatives
- Innovates to address complex business challenges, requiring an extensive understanding of market dynamics and organizational goals
- Builds a high-performing team using strong leadership acumen
What you bring to the role
- Bachelor's/master’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration or equivalent
- 20+ years of experience with bachelor's or 18+ years of experience with master's in areas such as enterprise architecture, cloud computing or equivalent, with 12-15 years of management experience
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification
- Advanced certifications in Agile methodologies such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Agile Project Manager (PMI-ACP)
- The candidate should have strong project management skills to lead and oversee projects effectively.
- Demonstrated empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with team members.
- A customer-focused mindset is essential to understand and meet client needs.
- Tech stack: Atlassian stack (Jira expert), Microsoft suite (Powerpoint, Excel)
What you’ll get from us
A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
- Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
- High-quality health benefits
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Career-growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
- Volunteer opportunities
At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates’ qualifications and experience
California: 252,850 - 269,000
New York City: 194,00 - 219,000
Washington: 225,700 - 259,500
Colorado: 195,000 - 220,000
New York City: 194,00 - 219,000
Washington: 225,700 - 259,500
Colorado: 195,000 - 220,000
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