What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Saama Technologies Inc?
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to lead and coordinate Program Planning events and ensure alignment across teams with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving successful execution of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and fostering collaboration among teams to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and facilitate Program, Projects, ensuring alignment between teams and business objectives.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders to define clear objectives and deliverables.
- Monitor progress, track dependencies, and address risks and impediments.
- Support teams in maintaining alignment with the overall roadmap and program vision.
- Act as a liaison between teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment.
- Foster a culture of transparency and accountability by promoting visibility into team progress and program health.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the planning process to enhance efficiency and team engagement.
- Implement best practices for Agile frameworks and program execution.
- Track and report on progress, ensuring KPIs and objectives are met.
- Prepare and present program updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in Project and Program Management managing Agile Release Trains.
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and Agile tools (Jira, Rally, etc.).
- Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or equivalent certification preferred.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
