Bentley Systems · 2 days ago
Principle Program Manager
Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expBentley Systems is a world-leading software company providing solutions for infrastructure professionals. As a Principal Program Manager, you will lead strategic IT initiatives, develop program management practices, and guide the IT team's transition to an agile delivery model.
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Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Bentley's most strategic and complex enterprise-level IT initiatives
Establish, define, and mature core program and portfolio management practices, standards, and governance models for the IT organization
Champion and actively guide the IT team's transition from traditional project-based approaches to a more agile and product-oriented delivery model
Act as a subject matter expert, coach, and mentor to project managers and teams on best practices in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid methodologies
Define and track key success metrics for large-scale IT and digital transformation efforts to ensure accountability and measure value delivery
Serve as the primary escalation point for major risks and issues on key programs, providing expert analysis, recommendations, and driving resolutions
Partner with and influence technology, product, and business stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, to ensure strategic alignment and buy-in
Deliver clear, concise, and consistent communication to executive leadership regarding program progress, impediments, and outcomes
Champion a culture of continuous improvement by leading retrospectives, embedding learnings into future efforts, and fostering innovation
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in IT program/project management within a B2B technology-driven environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus
A proven track record of leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional programs and driving organizational change as an individual contributor
Deep expertise in developing and implementing program and portfolio management frameworks from the ground up
Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading a global organization through an agile and/or product model transformation
Strong technical acumen and a thorough understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and modern software development lifecycles
Certifications such as Program Management Professional (PgMP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or similar are highly advantageous
Proven ability to influence and lead without direct authority, and to engage executive stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to deconstruct complex problems and develop actionable, strategic plans
Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior and C-level stakeholders
Thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
Benefits
An attractive salary and benefits package.
A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
Company
Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is an infrastructure engineering software company that provides innovative software sustaining.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-22IPO
Leadership Team
Nicholas Cumins
Chief Executive Officer
Julien Moutte
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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