Senior Program Manager - Agile Methodologies

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership :

• Lead and oversee multiple high-impact, cross-functional programs that drive business and product success.
• Develop long-term program roadmaps aligned with business and product strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leadership, ensuring programs align with company objectives.
• Drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, influencing strategic decisions and execution.
  

Executive Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work directly with C-level executives, VPs, and senior leadership to communicate program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure alignment of business goals with program execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering Leadership to optimize resource planning, technical delivery, and scalability.
• Build strong relationships with key business units to drive alignment and shared accountability.
  

Enterprise Agile & Operational Excellence

• Implement and refine enterprise Agile frameworks (SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, or similar) to improve efficiency.
• Define and drive standardization of program execution best practices, governance, and reporting mechanisms.
• Establish and continuously refine KPIs and OKRs to measure program effectiveness and impact.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance delivery speed, quality, and cross-team collaboration.
  

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Proactively identify enterprise-level risks and dependencies across multiple programs and teams.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and program success.
• Act as a key escalation point for critical issues, driving resolution with executive stakeholders when needed.
  

Reporting, Analytics & Business Impact

• Provide data-driven insights and executive-level reporting on program performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Leverage advanced analytics to drive decision-making, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Align programs with financial, operational, and customer success metrics to drive business value.
  

Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a mentor and coach for project and program managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, driving collaboration and accountability.
• Champion a culture of execution, innovation, and continuous learning within the organization.
  

Key Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in program management, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership within a product-driven, technology organization.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-team, enterprise-level programs with direct impact on business growth.
• Extensive experience working with Product, Engineering, and Business teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Deep expertise in Agile, SAFe, Lean, and other enterprise frameworks.
• Strong ability to drive executive communication, influence strategic decisions, and manage C-level stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in program management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, etc.
• Preferred: PMP, SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, PgMP or equivalent certifications.
  

Success Metrics

• Program Execution: % of enterprise programs delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Business Impact: Measurable contributions to revenue growth, operational efficiency, and product innovation.
• Stakeholder & Executive Satisfaction: Positive feedback from leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Process & Agile Maturity: Continuous improvement in Agile adoption, cycle times, and efficiency.