Program Manager

Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager with a strong Agile delivery background to lead large-scale programs in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Agile methodologies, especially Scrum and SAFe practices, and will play a pivotal role in facilitating execution across multiple teams and value streams. This role requires excellent communication skills, a hands-on approach to program governance, and the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Drive crucial conversations with senior leaders in business and IT to define strategic business case and measurable benefits.
• Drive all PMO activities in coordination with a team of senior technical and non-technical professionals dedicated to the implementation and enablement of company-wide data and analytics platforms.
• Plan, lead and facilitate Agile practices like sprint planning, burn up/burn downs, cross functional scrum team dependencies, create release schedules and related staffing plans.
• Develop detailed program execution plan and manage all execution aspects, including program interdependencies, progress metrics, testing, deployment and enablement.
• Create crisp and complete documentation to facilitate program reviews and decision-making process at Steering Committee.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies and issue resolution actions with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Engage and collaborate with all business and IT functions affected by the program, internal and external partners and vendors.
• Apply consistency and best practices through program initiation, planning, execution and closing phases, enabling business outcomes and benefits tracking. Manage one to many scrum teams applying Agile principles, practice

Skills-

Skills-

• 10+ years of program or large-scale project management experience, with at least 3 years in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proven expertise in managing programs using SAFe and Agile principles at scale.
• Hands-on experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and Agile/SAFe rituals.
• Strong stakeholder management across business, technology, and operations teams.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Rally, or similar Agile project management tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) are highly desirable.