Overview
On Site
Hybrid
USD 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Recruiting
Problem Management
Project Portfolio Management
PMP
PMBOK
SAFE
Agile Coaching
Coaching
Roadmaps
Mentorship
Scrum
Facilitation
Stakeholder Engagement
Training
Agile
Apache Velocity
Strategic Planning
Performance Metrics
Finance
Business Strategy
Lean Methodology
Portfolio Management
Risk Management
Innovation
Continuous Improvement
Project Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Internal Auditing
Documentation
Status Reports
Project Management
Leadership
Communication
People Skills
Management
Budget
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Decision-making
Collaboration
Clarity
Job Details
Date Posted: 10/10/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 489871
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Program Manager (Expert - Lean Maturity & Waste Elimination)
Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Hybrid work schedule.
Shift: Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Employment Type: Permanent
FT/PT: Full-Time
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Problem Management, Project Management, SAFe
Experience Desired: Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware (5+ yrs); SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (5+ yrs); PMP from PMI certifications (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Master's Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: PMP from PMI, SAFe Agilist, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Only qualified Program Manager candidates local to the Bay area/work location - Oakland, CA will be considered due to the assignment being hybrid and requiring an onsite presence on business needs***
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 8 years
Agile Coaching experience
Project Management experience
Desired:
Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
PMP from PMI
SAFe Agilist
SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished IT Program Manager, Expert to lead and manage multiple programs across IT. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. You are adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide Agile Coaching across all levels-from delivery teams to senior leadership-to embed Agile principles, accelerate transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and develop tailored coaching roadmaps to improve team performance, delivery flow, and collaboration.
Mentor Agile roles (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers) to enhance capabilities in backlog management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
Design and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and Communities of Practice to build foundational knowledge and sustain Agile adoption.
Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and feedback loops to identify bottlenecks, optimize delivery, and support data-informed decision-making.
Lead and coordinate complex IT programs and projects to ensure alignment with business and technology strategies, managing interdependencies, resources, and timely delivery of high-impact initiatives.
Drive strategic planning and execution by setting clear goals, timelines, and performance metrics, while managing budgets to ensure financial stewardship and value-driven prioritization.
Champion Value Management by aligning initiatives with enterprise strategy, prioritizing work based on customer and business value, and continuously evaluating value realization across portfolios.
Implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to guide investment decisions using strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and value delivery metrics.
Identify and mitigate risks through proactive risk management strategies, ensuring program resilience and stakeholder confidence.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and lead high-performing teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations.
Promote servant leadership, psychological safety, and innovation to empower teams and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure robust project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible documentation (e.g., project plans, risk logs, status reports).
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency, manage expectations, and align delivery with strategic goals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Experience in leading large scale complex programs to successful completion
Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
Enthusiastic and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results.
Purpose, Virtues and Stands
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 489871
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Program Manager (Expert - Lean Maturity & Waste Elimination)
Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Hybrid work schedule.
Shift: Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Employment Type: Permanent
FT/PT: Full-Time
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Problem Management, Project Management, SAFe
Experience Desired: Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware (5+ yrs); SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (5+ yrs); PMP from PMI certifications (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Master's Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: PMP from PMI, SAFe Agilist, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Only qualified Program Manager candidates local to the Bay area/work location - Oakland, CA will be considered due to the assignment being hybrid and requiring an onsite presence on business needs***
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 8 years
Agile Coaching experience
Project Management experience
Desired:
Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
PMP from PMI
SAFe Agilist
SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished IT Program Manager, Expert to lead and manage multiple programs across IT. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. You are adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide Agile Coaching across all levels-from delivery teams to senior leadership-to embed Agile principles, accelerate transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and develop tailored coaching roadmaps to improve team performance, delivery flow, and collaboration.
Mentor Agile roles (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers) to enhance capabilities in backlog management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
Design and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and Communities of Practice to build foundational knowledge and sustain Agile adoption.
Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and feedback loops to identify bottlenecks, optimize delivery, and support data-informed decision-making.
Lead and coordinate complex IT programs and projects to ensure alignment with business and technology strategies, managing interdependencies, resources, and timely delivery of high-impact initiatives.
Drive strategic planning and execution by setting clear goals, timelines, and performance metrics, while managing budgets to ensure financial stewardship and value-driven prioritization.
Champion Value Management by aligning initiatives with enterprise strategy, prioritizing work based on customer and business value, and continuously evaluating value realization across portfolios.
Implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to guide investment decisions using strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and value delivery metrics.
Identify and mitigate risks through proactive risk management strategies, ensuring program resilience and stakeholder confidence.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and lead high-performing teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations.
Promote servant leadership, psychological safety, and innovation to empower teams and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure robust project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible documentation (e.g., project plans, risk logs, status reports).
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency, manage expectations, and align delivery with strategic goals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Experience in leading large scale complex programs to successful completion
Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
Proven ability to manage budgets and resources.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
Enthusiastic and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results.
Purpose, Virtues and Stands
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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