Job Description
Job Description
IT Program Manager Lead
Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens FL
1 Year Contract
Rate: $80/ HR on C2C
Exp: 12+
Need Manager for infrastructure, application or process/integration projects for Information Technology
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced IT Program Manager Lead to oversee multiple Agile Teams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring strategic alignment and execution. This role collaborates with Senior Technology Directors to drive Agile, SAFe, and PMO best practices across programs using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and cross-functional teams, ensuring successful program execution.
- Facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, System Demos, Scrum of Scrums).
- Implement PMO governance, budgeting, and risk management frameworks.
- Manage Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid projects, ensuring compliance with governance policies.
- Develop and enforce PMO policies, metrics, and reporting standards.
- Act as a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years in program/project management within tech-driven organizations.
- Strong experience managing Agile teams, ARTs, and SAFe Agile environments.
- Hands-on experience in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
- Expertise in PMO governance, financial/resource management, and Agile tools (JIRA, Rally, Aha!).
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Release Train Engineer (RTE), PMP, PgMP, CSM, or ITIL certifications.
- Experience in Agile transformation, Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), and Value Stream Mapping.