Program Manager - Scrum, Agile Methodology
India
Job Description
Program Manager - Scrum, Agile Methodology
| Pune, MaharashtraBengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

Role OverviewWe are looking for seasoned Scrum Masters / Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who go beyond facilitation and bring strong ownership of delivery, technical acumen, and data-driven leadership. The ideal candidate will drive both product and engineering teams, enforce Agile discipline, and proactively manage risks, while leveraging tools like Jira and AI platforms (e.g., Copilot) to enhance delivery outcomes and executive reporting. Note: SAFe or Agile certifications alone are not sufficient; proven hands-on experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end Agile execution across product and engineering teams.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI Planning.

Enforce Agile best practices and challenge deviations such as delayed PI submissions.

Act as a bridge between business, product, and engineering stakeholders.

Manage Program Increment (PI) planning and execution across multiple teams.

Track dependencies, risks, and milestones across squads.Ensure release readiness and execution tracking.Provide leadership communication with clear updates on progress, risks, and metrics.

Skill Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

8–15+ years of Agile delivery experience.

Strong hands-on Scrum Master / RTE experience in large-scale environments.

Expert-level Jira & JQL knowledge is mandatory.

Ability to drive both product and engineering teams.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience in risk identification and mitigation.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in banking or financial services domains.

Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices.Experience managing distributed teams.

 

 Key Traits:

Ownership mindset and accountability.

Assertiveness to challenge leadership constructively.

Passion for Agile practices and continuous improvement.

Strong analytical and execution focus.

Success Metrics:

Consistent on-time PI and sprint delivery.

Improvement in Agile maturity and compliance.

Enhanced delivery metrics and productivity.

Faster risk resolution cycles.High-quality executive dashboards and reporting. 

Other Requirements

1.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMIACP) certification preferred.
Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.