We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Principal Program Manager and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. We are seeking a highly effective Principal Program Manager to partner closely with the SVP, Product and the Digital Experience (DX) Product Leadership Team to drive execution of critical, cross‑product initiatives across the global DX Product organization (~500 people across Product, Engineering, and UX). This role exists to ensure that strategic, cross‑product initiatives translate into consistent execution, clear accountability, and measurable business impact across the DX portfolio. Many of these initiatives are defined or sponsored by shared or corporate functions, but their success depends on strong business unit level ownership - clear structure, disciplined execution, and alignment at the product level. This role provides the execution rigor and operating model needed to turn strategy into results. In This Role You Will:Own Cross‑Product Execution for Strategic Initiatives Drive end‑to‑end execution of DX Product–wide initiatives sponsored by Product leadership, including: Product OKRs deployment and portfolio‑level tracking Product portfolio business metrics and operating reviewsAI‑first adoption and evolving ways of workingAgile terminology and operating model evolutionPricing initiatives with multi‑product impactSDLC, CloudOps, cost optimization, reliability, and scalability programsProduct security and compliance initiativesYou will translate intent into execution with clear scope, ownership, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics, and ensure initiatives move decisively from planning to delivery. Orchestrate Execution Across Functions Coordinate execution across Product, Engineering, Design, Platform, AI, CloudOps, and enterprise partners (Product Security, Product Services/Operations, Pricing, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, Chief AI Office, Legal, Finance)Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and dependenciesSurface and resolve cross‑team friction, trade‑offs, and competing prioritiesEnsure initiatives execute effectively and on time within shared systems, constraints, and operating models Establish Strong Governance and Execution Cadence Define and run execution rhythms, including planning cadences, cross‑team syncs, and progress reportingMaintain visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomesProactively identify execution risks and drive resolution with the right stakeholdersReinforce consistency, accountability, and operational discipline across teams Leverage AI to Scale Execution Leverage AI and automation to reduce manual coordination, improve execution signal, and increase effective team capacity across the DX Product organizationApply AI thoughtfully to reporting, tracking, and operating rhythms to help leadership and teams focus on what matters most Serve as a Thought Partner to Product Leadership Support the SVP, Product and leadership team with structured insights, reporting, and execution visibilitySynthesize complex inputs into clear updates and pragmatic decision framesHelp prioritize and sequence initiatives based on capacity, dependencies, and strategic importanceSurface risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations to inform leadership decisions What Success Looks Like Cross‑product initiatives land consistently across teams, not partially or unevenlyProduct leadership has clear visibility into execution, risks, and progressTeams spend less time navigating ambiguity and more time delivering impactStrategic initiatives translate into outcomes leadership can trust, not just well‑run programs Your Background:Solid experience and proven track record in successfully driving Program Management, Product Operations, or similar roles within a technology organizationExperience operating in complex, matrixed environmentsStrong understanding of Product, Engineering, and platform or infrastructure contextsProven ability to drive execution across teams without direct authoritySolid grounding in Agile practices and operating modelsExperience with AI initiatives, CloudOps, or platform‑level programs is a plusExceptional ability to bring structure to ambiguity and complexityClear, concise communicator with strong executive presenceHigh‑ownership mindset, sound judgment, and disciplined follow‑through If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy: Compensation: Generous remuneration packageEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment Family and Health 30 days paid annual vacationAn extra day off for your birthday2 additional days off for volunteeringPremium healthcare and dental care coverageAdditional pension insuranceWell-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wallCo-funded Multisport cardDaycare Center for your little ones onsiteFlexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home.Free underground parking with a designated space for bikes and electric scooters Why This Role This is not a coordination role. It is a force‑multiplier role for a senior individual contributor who thrives on turning strategy into execution at scale, and enabling leaders and teams to operate with clarity, focus, and impact. #LI-DG1#LI-Hybrid
