Project / Program Manager (Agile) - Hybrid (Peoria/Chicago/Dallas) - Locals Only

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Agile
  • Cloud Computing
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Decision-making
  • DevOps
  • FOCUS
  • Facilitation
  • Kanban
  • Leadership
  • Lean Methodology
  • Performance Metrics
  • Reporting
  • Scrum

Summary

Interview Process:

Round 1: Virtual (MS Teams)

Round 2: In-person


Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project / Program Manager to facilitate Agile delivery, coach teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration. This role focuses on enabling continuous improvement, accelerating decision-making, and ensuring delivery of business value across multiple technical domains.


Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate Agile Delivery:

Plan, schedule, and lead Agile ceremonies

Foster team ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement

Coach & Enable Agile Teams:

Guide teams on Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)

Improve team effectiveness and adaptability

Drive Value with Stakeholders:

Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders

Prioritize work to ensure consistent business value delivery

Remove Impediments:

Identify and eliminate blockers

Reduce decision latency and enable progress

Data-Driven Improvement & Reporting:

Track performance metrics and provide actionable insights

Support leadership with reporting and decision-making data


Team Environment:

Work across 5 focus areas: Cloud, DevOps, Security, Identity, and Risk

Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, architects, and automation engineering teams

Act as both Program Manager and Agile Coach


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 8+ years

Strong experience in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

Experience driving continuous improvement using data and metrics


Required Skills:

Agile methodologies and frameworks

Cross-functional team collaboration

Stakeholder and Product Owner engagement

Strong communication and facilitation skills

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  • Dice Id: 10481525
  • Position Id: 8938391
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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