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Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.\nIf you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.\nAbout the job\nThe Office of the COO is seeking a Principal Program Manager to oversee and steer complex, high-impact customer programs across the full customer lifecycle and delivery environment. This position acts as the central point of coordination for all stakeholders - including Executive Sponsors, Sales, Professional Services, Customer Success, R&D, Managed Cloud Services, Partners, and customer leadership - ensuring alignment, clarity, and successful execution of mission-critical initiatives.\nThe Principal Program Manager will be responsible for achieving customer outcomes through the seamless integration, migration, and adoption of SAS Viya. Core responsibilities include governance, risk oversight, value realization, executive engagement, and delivery predictability, while ensuring all programs remain tightly connected to customer priorities and business goals.\nBlending strategic direction with hands-on execution, this role enhances organizational performance by orchestrating and governing multiple workstreams, guiding cross-functional teams, and directly managing key projects when needed. Success in this role will strengthen executive relationships, accelerate strategic program delivery, reduce operational risk, increase customer adoption, improve business value realization, and expedite revenue recognition from contracted backlog.\nAs a Principal Project Manager, you will:\nEnsure program scope aligns with business objectives and recommend refinements to strategic plans. \nPlan, prioritize, and adjust schedules, scope, resources, and quality standards to meet program demands. \nSupport contract negotiations and modifications; coordinate proposal development, business plans, work statements, specifications, budgets, and financial terms. \nMaintain program documentation, coordinate activities, and communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders. \nDeliver deadline-driven, collaborative programs; facilitate program goals, business outcomes, and technical requirements; partner with teams to define scope and objectives. \nMeet financial targets, contribute to project and program budget planning, manage expenditures, identify trends, and provide ongoing financial reporting to stakeholders. \nStay current through continuous learning, networking, and participation in professional associations.\nAvailability to travel to the customer site. \nServe as the primary contact for all business and technical matters, interfacing across the organization to ensure program success. \nPerform additional duties as assigned. \nEnsure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.\nEmbrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.\nRequired qualifications\nBachelor’s/Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, or related field OR Military Veteran background in relevant field OR equivalent level of experience and qualifications. \nRelevant experience of program management experience, ideally within financial services, technology development, or technology adoption. \nCertifications: PMP or PgMP preferred. \nSkills: Cross-divisional resource management, analytical and problem-solving abilities, stakeholder engagement, leadership, mentoring, and proficiency with project management tools. \nStrong leadership, consensus-building, and conflict-resolution capabilities. \nAdvanced financial, strategic, and tactical decision-making skills. \nCreative problem-solving and ability to manage complex, multi-layered initiatives. \nStrong analytical, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation abilities. \nExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. \nAbility to perform under pressure and adapt to shifting deadlines. \nGlobal business mindset and willingness to travel as required. \nEquivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.\nAdditional competencies, knowledge and skills\nStrategic Thinking\n\nLeadership and Mentorship\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nCommunication and Presentation\n\nProblem-Solving and Decision-Making\n\nCollaborate directly with internal and external Executives to design innovative, complex programs that support strategic goals.\n\nLead large-scale programs requiring cross-departmental coordination\n\nMentor and guide other Program Managers\n\nPresent process improvements and recommendations for leadership approval.\n\nLead cross-functional teams and contribute to industry best practices in program management.\n\nBenefits highlights\nBasic salary plus bonus. \nBenefit package include a generous pension contribution, private medical insurance, life insurance and more.\nOur Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.\nSAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.\nYou are welcome here.\nAt SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture - it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.\nAdditional Information:\nSAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact .\nLet's stay in touch! 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