Optomi, in partnership with a leading global manufacturing company is seeking a seasoned Architecture Program/Project Manager to support the Technical Architecture team in managing cross-functional IT program execution, financial oversight, portfolio health tracking, and architectural engagement across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a background in technology programs, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to translate architectural work into clear and actionable information for a variety of audiences.
Key Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate program execution, including planning, status tracking, risk management, and escalations.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support architectural initiatives and portfolio visibility.Manage program financials: contractor rosters, funding sources, business case support, and variance analysis.Develop executive-ready visuals: one-pagers, portfolio overviews, value propositions, workload visualizations.Track technical debt and modernization efforts across the architecture portfolio.Serve as a liaison between architecture, IT, and business units to ensure smooth communication and alignment.Facilitate collaboration across verticals and horizontals within the enterprise.
Qualifications:5-10+ years of project or program management in technology/IT environments.Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, modernization efforts, and internal tooling (e.g., Apptio, SAP, MS Office).Demonstrated experience working with internal stakeholders and technical teams.High level of maturity, adaptability, and interpersonal awareness.Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous environments and manage multiple moving parts.Experience building financial models, executive summaries, and organizing stakeholder input.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Program Manager (Architecture) Contract Hybrid (Tues-Thurs): Plano, TexasOptomi, in partnership with a leading client in the automotive industry, is seeking an Architecture Program Manager to join a high-impact enterprise technology team. This is a hybrid role based in Plano, TX, supporting the Technical Architecture group with portfolio execution, financial operations, and cross-functional coordination.This role is ideal for a tech-savvy program manager who thrives in enterprise environments, enjoys building strong relationships across teams, and has a knack for organizing complex initiatives.Responsibilities:Serve as the go-to coordinator for enterprise architecture initiatives, ensuring successful planning, tracking, communication, and execution across programsSupport budgeting and financial processes, including contractor tracking, funding gaps, variance reports, business cases, and executive summariesHelp visualize architectural workload, track technical debt and modernization efforts, and assess current vs. future state of key initiativesPartner with architects to develop value-driven materials (one-pagers, service offerings, etc.) that align with broader IT goalsCoordinate across internal stakeholders, including vertical and horizontal teams, to maintain program health and momentumAct as a central point of escalation and connection for a highly collaborative technical teamQualifications:Proven experience managing technical programs or portfolios within large enterprise environmentsAbility to navigate internal dynamics, communicate with cross-functional stakeholders, and support technology teams with maturity and flexibilityExperience working alongside architecture or engineering teams (not required to be deeply technical but should understand enterprise IT)Strong organization and communication skills-this role supports executive reporting and needs someone comfortable building concise summaries and financial visualsFamiliarity with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Apptio, and SAP is helpfulComfortable working onsite Tues-Thurs in Plano, TX (hybrid model)
Technical Project Manager - Enterprise IT / Studio Technology
Optomi, in partnership with a leader within the entertainment industry, is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join a high-impact team supporting studio technology operations onsite in Burbank. In this role, you'll work on a mix of traditional infrastructure projects, ticket management, and tech rollouts in a fast-paced studio production environment. You'll collaborate closely with helpdesk teams, engineering, and post-production groups to ensure technical continuity across multiple concurrent initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing:Lead 5+ concurrent tech initiatives across IT Infrastructure and Post-Production Engineering.Manage project lifecycles from intake through execution, delivery, and post-mortems.Facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, standups, retrospectives), and manage Agile/waterfall processes.Support stakeholders including live production and studio operations teams.Prioritize and escalate operational tasks, blockers, and resourcing needs.Maintain and present KPI dashboards using PowerBI for executive-level reporting.Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of timelines, deliverables, and roadmaps.Serve as resource manager across assigned team(s), forecasting capacity and ensuring velocity.Manage documentation, workflows, and project artifacts using Smartsheet, Visio, and MS Project.
Must-Have Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline3-7 years of technical project management experience (Agile & Waterfall)5+ years leading technical or operations teamsExperience in large enterprise environmentsStrong background in Smartsheet, PowerPoint/Keynote, and VisioExcellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skillsSolid understanding of IT operations or software development processes
Nice-to-Haves:Experience supporting live or post-production studio environmentsFamiliarity with Avid, sound engineering, or union/trade collaborationPMP or ScrumMaster certificationPrior work with union-based or entertainment tech teams
