Job Summary

Agile Program Manager Job Title Agile Program Manager Experience 18–20 Years Employment Type Full-Time Role Summary The Agile Program Manager is responsible for leading multiple Agile teams and large-scale programs to deliver business value through effective planning, execution, governance, and continuous improvement. The role requires expertise in Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, program governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across business and technology teams. The individual will drive strategic initiatives, ensure alignment with organizational objectives, remove delivery impediments, and promote Agile best practices across teams. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple Agile programs and strategic initiatives. Define program objectives, roadmap, milestones, and success metrics. Ensure alignment between business goals and technology execution. Drive program governance, reporting, and executive communication. Agile Delivery Management Lead and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and delivery teams. Ensure effective execution of Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives. Monitor program velocity, sprint outcomes, dependencies, and release schedules. Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity across teams. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, customers, leadership, and delivery teams. Provide executive-level status reports, risk updates, and program health metrics. Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution. Risk & Dependency Management Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and issues. Manage cross-team dependencies and resource constraints. Escalate critical blockers and drive timely resolution. Financial & Resource Management Manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource planning. Optimize team utilization and delivery efficiency. Support vendor and partner management activities. Governance & Reporting Establish program KPIs and dashboards. Ensure adherence to Agile standards, SDLC processes, and governance frameworks. Track program performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals. Required Skills Agile Program Management Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean Agile Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps Program & Portfolio Management Risk and Dependency Management Stakeholder & Executive Communication Release Planning and Governance Budget & Resource Management SDLC and Software Delivery Lifecycle Metrics and Performance Reporting Preferred Qualifications SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) SAFe Agilist (SA) Certified Scrum Master (CSM) PMI-ACP PMP Certification MBA (Preferred) Experience Requirements 20+ years of IT experience. 5+ years leading large Agile programs. Experience managing multiple distributed Scrum teams. Strong exposure to digital transformation, cloud, retail, supply chain, or enterprise application programs. Experience handling multi-vendor environments and executive stakeholders. Key Competencies Strategic Thinking Leadership & Coaching Influencing Skills Decision Making Problem Solving Change Management Continuous Improvement Mindset Customer Focus Success Metrics (KPIs) On-time Program Delivery Sprint Predictability Release Success Rate Stakeholder Satisfaction Budget Adherence Risk Reduction Team Velocity Improvement Agile Maturity Growth Nice-to-Have (For Dollar General / Retail Programs) Retail or Supply Chain Domain Experience Vendor Consolidation Program Experience Enterprise Transformation Initiatives IT Operations and Shared Services Governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement program management strategies to ensure successful delivery of projects
2. Utilize agile methodology to manage projects, facilitate scrum meetings, and drive continuous improvement
3. Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans to ensure project timelines are met
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
5. Lead and mentor project managers and teams to enhance performance and meet project milestones
6. Conduct regular project reviews and report on project status to senior management
7. Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration within the project teams
8. Ensure adherence to quality standards, best practices, and compliance requirements in project execution
9. Continuously assess and improve project management processes to optimize efficiency and delivery quality

Skill Requirements

1. Proven experience in program management with a focus on delivering complex projects
2. In-depth knowledge and practical experience in agile methodology and frameworks (scrum, kanban, etc.)
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive results
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with stakeholders at all levels
5. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address project challenges effectively
6. Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, tracking, and reporting
7. Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Other Requirements

1.Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMIACP) are preferred