Program Manager

Title: Program ManagerLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 months with high possibility of extension Role PurposeThe role is a combination of Program Manager and RTE (Release Train Engineer). The person should not only coach teams but also step into delivery roles when needed to demonstrate best practices and mentor others through hands on execution.Key ResponsibilitiesWork across multiple portfolios (about 4 to 6), each currently following different delivery models.Help establish a common delivery model across portfolios while allowing necessary differences based on business, domain, technical requirements, and team structures.Operate across portfolio, program, and team levels.Engage effectively with executives and stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.Lead by example rather than only providing coaching.Desired Candidate ProfilePractical and pragmatic rather than strictly following Agile or SAFe frameworks.Comfortable adapting frameworks to organizational needs.Able to challenge existing practices with well reasoned arguments instead of simply quoting Agile guidelines.Hands on experience performing delivery roles in addition to coaching.Capable of explaining and defending recommendations at the executive level while remaining flexible.Transformation ContextThe organization is already on its Agile transformation journey.They are not looking for someone to introduce textbook Agile or radically change existing practices.Some deviations from SAFe are intentional.The expectation is to improve operational habits and maturity while respecting organizational context.Previous Experience with Agile CoachesThat approach did not fit the organization's current transformation needs.The organization now wants someone who can coach and execute operationally.Kindly share your resume to azeemulla.kothakota@newvision-software.com if interested.