Program Manager

Position Overview:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead and guide the implementation of multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders involved in the program.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication and information sharing across teams, ensuring transparency and clarity in program goals, progress, and challenges.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and proactively manage program-level risks, issues, and impediments, taking appropriate actions to mitigate their impact.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement in processes, practices, and workflows across the program.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish relevant metrics and reporting mechanisms to track program progress, measure success, and make informed decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels, ensuring their engagement and support throughout the program lifecycle.
• Adherence to SAFe: Ensure that SAFe principles, methodologies, and best practices are followed consistently across the program.
  

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science.
• A SAFe certification is preferred.
• Experience: Max 10 years of experience, 5 years of experience in program management, with a significant portion focused on leading and implementing agile initiatives using the SAFe framework.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.