Overview
On Site
$50 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Accountability
Agile
Budget
Collaboration
Communication
Continuous Improvement
Dashboard
JIRA
Leadership
Management
PMP
Process Improvement
Product Engineering
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Reporting
Resource Allocation
Roadmaps
SAFE
Sprint
Stakeholder Engagement
Startups
Status Reports
Workflow
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Program Manager Agile Delivery & Jira Expertise Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Client : TGS - Oil and Gas
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager with deep expertise in Agile methodologies and Jira administration to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution. This role requires a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in stakeholder communication, and leverages Jira to ensure program transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage large-scale programs spanning multiple teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery timelines.
- Utilize Jira (including advanced configurations, workflows, automation, and dashboards) to track project progress, manage dependencies, and generate actionable insights.
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans, risk registers, and delivery roadmaps in collaboration with Product, Engineering, QA, and Operations teams.
- Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and status reporting across programs, while ensuring adherence to Agile best practices.
- Partner with cross-functional leadership to remove roadblocks, manage resource allocation, and adapt plans in response to evolving priorities.
- Implement governance frameworks to maintain program quality and stakeholder engagement.
- Drive continuous process improvements using Jira metrics, retrospectives, and stakeholder feedback.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of program or project management experience in Agile or hybrid environments.
- Proven expertise in Jira administration, including custom fields, workflows, filters (JQL), permissions, and reporting.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear action plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering software or technical solutions on time and within budget.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments is a plus.
- PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent certifications are desirable.
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