Job Title: Senior Program Manager / Scrum Project Manager (AWS)
Location: Houston, TX 77002 (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Interview Mode: Virtual
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager / Scrum Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale, enterprise programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex projects, driving Agile transformations, leading cross-functional teams, and engaging with executive stakeholders.
This role requires a strategic leader with strong expertise in Program Management, Scrum/Agile methodologies, and AWS-based technology environments. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end program execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, delivery commitments, and operational excellence.
Required Skills
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Program & Project Management
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Scrum / Agile Methodologies
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AWS Cloud Environment
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Stakeholder Management
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Risk & Issue Management
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Delivery Governance
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Executive Reporting
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Cross-functional Team Leadership
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
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Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex enterprise programs and strategic initiatives.
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Define program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and delivery schedules.
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
Agile & Scrum Management
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Drive Agile delivery practices across multiple teams.
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Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and program-level planning activities.
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Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder & Client Management
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Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, including Director and VP-level leadership.
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Conduct governance meetings, executive reviews, and status reporting.
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Communicate program health, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies effectively.
Risk & Delivery Governance
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Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks proactively.
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Escalate critical issues and dependencies to leadership when necessary.
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Maintain strong delivery governance and compliance standards.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Manage and coordinate onsite and offshore delivery teams.
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Foster collaboration across business, technology, and operations teams.
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Mentor project managers, Scrum Masters, and team leads.
Continuous Improvement
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Drive automation, process optimization, and Agile transformation initiatives.
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Utilize metrics and data-driven insights to improve delivery efficiency and program outcomes.
Preferred Experience
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Experience managing large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
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Strong background in cloud-based environments, preferably AWS.
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Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
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Prior experience in Utilities, Energy, or Infrastructure-related programs is highly preferred.
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Proven success managing multi-million-dollar programs and strategic client engagements.
Qualifications
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10+ years of Program/Project Management experience.
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Strong expertise in Scrum and Agile methodologies.
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Experience managing enterprise programs within AWS environments.
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Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple workstreams and complex delivery landscapes simultaneously.
Top 3 Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale enterprise programs while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery commitments.
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Manage executive-level stakeholder communications, governance, risk mitigation, and program reporting.
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Drive Agile delivery excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement across onsite and offshore teams.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a seasoned Program Manager with a strong blend of Agile leadership, AWS exposure, stakeholder management, and enterprise delivery experience. They should be comfortable engaging with executive leadership, managing complex programs, and driving successful business outcomes in fast-paced environments.
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