VP, Program Management Office

page_title Back to jobs VP, Program Management Office San Ramon, US Apply About Dialpad Dialpad is the leading AI-powered customer communications platform, transforming how businesses communicate with their customers. More than 50,000 companies around the globe — including Netflix, RE/MAX, Uber, Randstad, and Tractor Supply — rely on Dialpad to build stronger customer connections using real-time, AI -driven insights. Visit dialpad.com to learn more. Being a Dialer At Dialpad, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working toward our shared mission of making our customers and their employees wildly successful. We believe that every conversation matters, and we're elevating each one with a platform that drives real-time insights and automation for our customers. We thrive on continuous evolution, where every employee leverages industry-leading AI to constantly refine our platform and our own skills. We seek individuals who not only meet our high standards but go beyond them. Our ambition is significant, and achieving it requires a team that operates at the highest level. We look for individuals who are not just ambitious but who also possess the traits that are fundamental to our success: Scrappy, Curious, Optimistic, Persistent, and Empathetic . Your role The Vice President, Program Management Office, is the enterprise owner of how we choose, fund, and execute our most important work. This leader builds the connective tissue between strategy, investment, and execution, ensuring every major initiative is aligned to our OKRs, resourced appropriately, and delivered with enterprise-grade rigor. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and partner closely with C-level and functional leaders across Product, Engineering, Revenue, Customer, Finance, and People. What you’ll do Lead the Strategic PMO team (program managers, portfolio analysts) and attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. Partner with the CEO, COO, CFO, and executive team to translate strategy into a sequenced, resourced portfolio of initiatives. Build and maintain executive-ready reporting on portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and realized/expected outcomes. Design and run governance forums (e.g., portfolio councils, steering committees, quarterly business reviews) that drive decisions, not just updates. Ensure change management, communications, and adoption plans are embedded in every major program. Champion a culture of focus, trade-offs, and follow-through—fewer, bigger, better bets rather than scattered activity. Skills you’ll bring 15+ years of experience in Program/Portfolio Management, Strategy, or Operations, with at least 7+ years leading enterprise-level PMO / SPMO or equivalent. Deep experience operating in a high-growth, multi-stakeholder environment (e.g., SaaS, technology, or similarly complex business). Proven track record of standing up or scaling an enterprise PMO, including portfolio governance, funding models, and standard methodologies. Demonstrated ability to partner credibly with C-level leaders, influence without authority, and drive alignment across functions. Strong financial acumen; comfortable building and challenging business cases, investment plans, and ROI models. Expertise in organizational change management and driving adoption of new operating models, tools, and behaviors. Exceptional communication skills—able to zoom out for board-level narratives and zoom in on execution details when needed. For exceptional talent based in California the target base salary range for this position is posted below. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. California Salary Range $280,500 - $354,750 USD We believe in investing in our people. Dialpad offers competitive benefits and perks, alongside a robust training program that helps you reach your full potential. We have designed our offices to be inclusive, offering a vibrant environment to cultivate collaboration and connection. Our exceptional culture, recognized repeatedly as a certified Great Place to Work , ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. Don’t meet every single requirement? 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