What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Program Manager position at TalentRemedy?
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Our client is seeking a Group Program Manager to lead a mission-critical, end-to-end platform modernization initiative. This is a high-impact, executive-facing role responsible for driving Agile execution, managing complex cross-functional and international vendor relationships, and ensuring strategic alignment between technology investments and business outcomes.
Unlike traditional program management roles, this position goes beyond process facilitation : it requires true leadership in Agile transformation, financial oversight, and stakeholder influence at the executive level. The Group Program Manager will be accountable for program health, Agile maturity, and ensuring that teams deliver measurable business value, not just complete tasks. This position reports to the Director, Portfolio & Program Management, as part of an established team of seasoned, disciplined, accountable and self-motivated PMO professionals.
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Base Salary Range : $175,000 - $195,000
Specific Responsibilities :
- Strategic Program Leadership & Agile Execution
Own and lead our client's platform modernization efforts, ensuring seamless execution from strategy to delivery.
Serve as the primary program liaison to internal Executive Leadership Team (ELT), ensuring transparency and alignment on progress, risks, and key decisions.
Manage the full program budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost efficiency.
Drive enterprise-wide Agile adoption, coaching teams and leadership on modern Agile best practices beyond SAFe®.
Requirements
Education :
Bachelor’s degree required; business and technology disciplines preferred.
Benefits
Our client offers competitive compensation along with an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance and a 401k. We offer full-time remote work to all staff from any location and maintain a physical office in downtown Washington, DC.
Requirements
10 years of experience leading large-scale technology programs, including software product development, Agile transformation, and enterprise modernization initiatives. 10 years of Agile Program Management experience, with deep expertise in Agile frameworks (SAFe®, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Portfolio Management, etc.). Executive presence and communication skills, with a proven track record of engaging senior leadership and presenting to C-level stakeholders. Experience managing international vendors, including contract negotiation, performance management, and risk mitigation. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting for large programs. Ability to thrive in a collaborative fast-paced, schedule-driven matrix organizations. Expert command of lifecycle management for software, products, programs, and projects. Strong team player able to influence the outcome of projects without direct authority and be a role model for others in the organization. Ability to drive Agile maturity and business value realization, ensuring Agile adoption translates into measurable impact. Project Management Institute (PMI), Scrum and SAFe certifications required. Strong proficiency in Atlassian tools (JIRA / Confluence) and Agile reporting dashboards.
Salary : $175,000 - $195,000
