Agile Program Manager

Mountain View, California(Hybrid)

Phone+Skype

Long Term Contract

JD:

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the execution of transformation plan to roll out Agile practices across the organization.

Shifting from a command-and-control approach to one of support and empowerment.

Document and standardize the Agile practices and processes to be followed by multiple teams, ensuring consistency while allowing for team-specific adaptations.

Ensure that the work of individual Agile teams and programs directly contributes to the organization's overarching strategic goals and delivers maximum business value.

Oversee the delivery of large, complex programs that consist of multiple, interconnected projects managed by different Agile teams.

Lead and facilitate program-level ceremonies like scrum of scrums and team level ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retros.

Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the progress and success of the transformation.

Utilize metrics to identify bottlenecks, measure the impact of changes, and continuously improve processes.

Act as a change agent in driving organizational change by promoting a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and empowerment.

Work to resolve organizational blockers that hinder Agile adoption or slow down teams' progress.

Provide guidance and coaching to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Agile practices and frameworks.

Qualifications:

Requires 10+ years of experience in project or program management, including several years of leading large-scale Agile transformations.

Deep understanding and practical experience with various Agile methodologies and scaling frameworks, such as Scrum, Scrum at Scale and SAFe.

Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and reporting on data to demonstrate progress and guide decision-making.

Strong understanding of agile metrics and their appropriate application at both team and program levels.

Experience using agile and project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and dashboarding tools to generate meaningful reports.

A creative approach to solving problems, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading software related programs especially in AdTech is a plus