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Program Manager (Lean, Scrum, Kanban) | Remote - WA

SamprasoftBothell, WAMay 13th, 2026
Job TitleWhat Youll Need To Succeed:7+ years of related experience in project/program managementProven ability to drive results, especially in a matrixed or influence based environmentExperience and deep understanding of software development methodologies and principles (including SDLC, Lean, Scrum, Kanban, Agile Principles, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe))Can work well under pressure; manage tight deadlines and situations where conflicting priorities ariseAbility to manage competing priorities and schedules to get your project across the finish lineAdaptability to changes and uncertaintyKeen perception to identifying early indications of risks and issues and ability to effectively manage and resolve themExcellent organization and planning skills using with effective visuals that quickly gets teams alignedImplement process to measure and improve efficiency of engineering teams; serving as an Agile coach and mentorIdentify improvement opportunities to better operationalize across the boardAbility to build rapport and drive influence with partners, stakeholders, senior + executive leadershipStrong relationship building skills, coupled with high business acumenStrong written, visual, and verbal communication skillsHighly accurate and detail-orientedVisionary with ability to bring your vision to lifePassionate about continuous improvement and growthLogical and data-based decision making thought process with a balance of intuitionSets high-quality standards and outcomes excellent analysis and critical reasoning skills with a strong focus on executionPossess a strong technical foundation to facilitate technical team discussionsYou are a team player, with the courage to drive change through disruption while maintaining a respect for the teamYou have the ability to simplify strategy into simple actionsYou empower and inspire your colleagues and team mates to take action and embrace the mindset that, Everything can be made betterYou are curious, and are not afraid to dig deep and look in places that others ignoreContinuously strive to implement improvementsWhat Youll Do:Take initiative and ownership and hit the ground running to drive multiple cross-functional programs, end-to-endFacilitate project kickoffs, technical design discussions, planning, prioritizationPartner with product, engineering, design, program and stakeholders to manage dependencies, define schedules, and drive alignmentManage blockers, risks and issues, scope and priorities changes, dependencies within the programs to ensure timely deliveryLead program review updates and share status to provide clarity and transparency on the health of the program to different levels in the org and partnersContinuously identify and implement improvement opportunities drive efficiencies across the orgFoster a collaborative working environment for teamsEffectively navigate uncertainty and change with composure and poiseProactively identify, deconstruct and solve complex problems quickly, simply and succinctlyEffectively handle change and risk, collaborate with colleagues to ensure the right decisions are made at the right time, appropriate communication occurs, and plans are intelligently adjusted to reflect vital fluctuations in goals and requirementsCoach teams to increase their efficiency and productivity through refinement of their Agile processes