Program manager OR PMO

Program manager OR PMO (Release & Delivery Governance) Cupertino, CA OnsiteFulltime/Permanent/contract/C2COnly Ex apple and Current apple will work for this role.Job Description :- Own end-to-end program delivery across multiple work-streams, from discovery throughdesign, development, testing, and technical deployment.- Define and enforce release milestones, program cadences, and delivery standards across all project teams.- Map and manage cross work-stream dependencies, ensuring integration points are identified, tracked, and coordinated before they become issues.- Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks, escalating clearly and early when leadership input is needed.Program Operations & Standards- Establish and maintain the program governance framework, including RAID logs, status reporting standards, decision-making processes, and tooling.- Create executive dashboards and program health reports that give leadership a clear, accurate picture at all times.- Administer internal tools and processes to drive consistency across all work-streams.- Conduct program retrospectives and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.Continuous Improvement & Team Development- Leverage AI and other tools to improve planning, reporting, and delivery efficiency across the PMO.- Drive process innovation across the program by identifying inefficiencies, reducing complexity, and building for scale.- Mentor project managers and team leads, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.