What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Agile Program Management position at Horizontal Talent?
We're looking for a Senior Manager, Agile Program Management to help lead large-scale Agile delivery in a hybrid Boston-based environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned Agile leader who enjoys enabling teams, improving delivery flow, and driving alignment across complex programs.
Responsibilities
Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can contribute meaningfully. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and be part of a culture grounded in equity, respect, and collaboration.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Responsibilities
- Lead Agile Release Trains to support successful delivery across multiple teams and workstreams.
- Facilitate Program Increment planning and help ensure strong alignment among stakeholders.
- Identify, manage, and help resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and delivery blockers.
- Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and delivery teams on Agile and SAFe practices.
- Track Agile performance metrics to improve predictability, flow, and execution efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and encourage adoption of an Agile mindset.
- Partner with business and technology leaders to align delivery with strategic priorities.
- Contribute to Lean Portfolio Management and value stream optimization efforts.
- Use Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps to manage program execution and reporting.
- 10 years of experience in Agile program management.
- At least 5 years of experience in a Release Train Engineer or similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Agile practices.
- Proven experience leading Agile Release Trains and facilitating PI planning.
- Ability to manage dependencies, risks, and impediments in a complex enterprise setting.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfort working with senior business and technology leaders.
- Experience using Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or a similar Agile certification.
- Experience with Lean Portfolio Management and Agile funding models.
- Background in enterprise Agile transformation or scaling Agile frameworks.
- Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile engineering practices.
Horizontal is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can contribute meaningfully. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and be part of a culture grounded in equity, respect, and collaboration.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.