Sr Program Manager, GTM Platform Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Sr. Program Manager, GTM Platform Operations to lead, oversee, and optimize end-to-end operations, security, compliance, and program delivery across our Business Technology (BT) Go-To-Market (GTM) Platform ecosystem. In this high-impact strategic role, you will be responsible for driving complex operational and strategic programs, establishing robust governance frameworks, and partnering with cross-functional leadership both within and outside the BT organization. While your primary focus will be steering strategic operations programs across diverse GTM (Salesforce) platforms and core operational tools, you will also lead vital operational, security, and infrastructure initiatives specifically tailored to federal government GTM (Salesforce) platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong IT Program Manager with deep experience with GTM (Salesforce) technology experience, excellent business engagement skills, strong technical judgment, and a proven ability to collaborate across many stakeholders in a large organization.

Job Duties:

• Partner with different Operations, Security, Infrastructure, and BT delivery teams to drive operational excellence and platform support across the GTM Platform ecosystem.
• Oversee day-to-day GTM platform operations including sprint delivery, cross functional intake ensuring high availability, performance stability, and operational readiness across Salesforce environments and connected GTM applications.
• Lead program governance for security, compliance, internal controls, and federal government platform requirements across the GTM technology stack.
• Establish and maintain robust change management, release governance, and environment management frameworks for smooth deployment of platform capabilities.
• Manage major operational incidents, cross-functional risk mitigation, and root-cause analysis in collaboration with Cyber Security, Operations, and Engineering teams.
• Drive continuous process improvements, operational SLAs/KPIs, and platform optimization initiatives to support global GTM team members effectively.
• Coordinate release management and readiness activities, ensuring seamless rollouts, thorough testing validation, and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Facilitate cross-functional operational alignment between business stakeholders, internal controls, CyberDefense, and developer infrastructure teams.
• Establish a structured operating rhythm with our offshore delivery center to execute and deliver key initiatives successfully.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in information systems, enterprise applications, IT program management, or related technical leadership roles.
• 8+ years of experience partnering directly with cross-functional, globally distributed teams—including Program Managers, Developers, and Business Analysts—to deliver enterprise-scale solutions across the GTM (Salesforce ecosystem).
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise information systems, core operational infrastructure, or IT program management functions.
• 8+ years of experience owning technology roadmaps, IT program governance, complex delivery execution, and strategic system outcomes.
• 8+ years of experience with core enterprise information systems, cloud platforms, integration
  architecture, or enterprise management tools.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to Program Manage Cross Functional Intake from Scoping to Execution, by Providing Technical Leadership during Execution through Sprint Planning and driving continuous Process Improvements through Retrospectives
• Working experience in a globally distributed team
• Proven track record of implementing AI-driven workflows, machine learning integrations, and generative AI tools to optimize business processes and operational efficiency.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML governance, data privacy standards, and ethical AI implementation frameworks within enterprise software environments.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered analytics and predictive modeling to enhance GTM forecasting, decision-making, and strategic resource allocation.
• Strong proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and Hybrid program management methodologies with expertise in managing complex, multi-track technical roadmaps.
• Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional leadership, change management, and building strong alignment across product, engineering, and business leadership.

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Primary Location: USA.CA.PleasantonPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $143,800 USD - $215,800 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $121,400 USD - $215,800 USD