IT Project Manager 5 (Agile Program Manager)

Pay rate range - $80/hr. to $85/hr. on W2 Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite Job Description: Top skills: Agile Transformation; Atlassian Suite; Safe KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS: Responsibilities: • Coordinate the execution of transformation plan to roll out Agile practices across the organization. • Shifting from a command-and-control approach to one of support and empowerment. • Document and standardize the Agile practices and processes to be followed by multiple teams, ensuring consistency while allowing for team-specific adaptations. • Ensure that the work of individual Agile teams and programs directly contributes to the organization's overarching strategic goals and delivers maximum business value. • Oversee the delivery of large, complex programs that consist of multiple, interconnected projects managed by different Agile teams. • Lead and facilitate program-level ceremonies like scrum of scrums and team level ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retros. • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the progress and success of the transformation. • Utilize metrics to identify bottlenecks, measure the impact of changes, and continuously improve processes. • Act as a change agent in driving organizational change by promoting a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and empowerment. • Work to resolve organizational blockers that hinder Agile adoption or slow down teams' progress. • Provide guidance and coaching to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams on Agile practices and frameworks. Qualifications: • Requires 10+ years of experience in project or program management, including several years of leading large-scale Agile transformations. • Deep understanding and practical experience with various Agile methodologies and scaling frameworks, such as Scrum, Scrum at Scale and SAFe. • Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and reporting on data to demonstrate progress and guide decision-making. • Strong understanding of agile metrics and their appropriate application at both team and program levels. • Experience using agile and project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and dashboarding tools to generate meaningful reports. • A creative approach to solving problems, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience leading software related programs especially in AdTech is a plus