Agile Program Manager

Job Overview As an Agile Program Manager (APM) you will support, facilitate and guide the software product development efforts of the organization or value stream for which you are responsible. You are the "glue" that ensures close collaboration between Product Management, Engineering and User Experience to deliver high value software products and solutions to the market. You also ensure close cross‑functional collaboration with the value stream partners including Support, Marketing, Operations, Education, Technical Information and Technical Consulting during product/solution deployment and go‑to‑market activities. Responsibilities Agile Planning. Define the Agile Planning process for the value stream and ensure it is followed. Schedule and facilitate the key planning meetings to determine upcoming software product development plans (typically quarterly). Quarterly Agile Planning Executive Reviews. Organize Executive Reviews for the organization or value stream each quarter to provide MSD executive leadership with a summary of execution results, next quarter plans and insights into future initiatives. Agile Execution. Track work item progress and completion to deliver high value software products and solutions to market on time, while adhering to Agile principles. Facilitate execution status meetings, hold scrum teams accountable, prepare and share progress reports and manage risks, changes, dependencies and issues for key milestones. Continuous Improvement. Run Agile Retrospectives to continuously improve Agile Project Management practices, including Agile Planning and Execution, by identifying efficiencies, eliminating waste and gathering meaningful insights and metrics. Agile Enablement. Collaborate with the Agile Coach to promote Agile principles, practices and behaviors; provide Agile coaching at the program level when needed. Organization or Value Stream Leadership Support. Bring the leadership team together regularly to address impediments, formulate action plans, provide reports and metrics, and collaborate on special projects and initiatives for the value stream. Cross‑Functional Collaboration. Coordinate regular meetings with the leadership team and cross‑functional partners (Support, Marketing, Operations, Education, Technical Information, Technical Consulting) to share initiatives and plans and integrate activities for high customer satisfaction and business success. Product/Solution Deployment and Go‑to‑Market Activities. Coordinate activities and checklists for successful software product or solution deployments, facilitate cross‑functional working group meetings, and conduct executive reviews as necessary. Education Bachelors in Engineering and 12+ years of related experience; or Masters degree in Engineering and 10+ years of related experience Experience 10+ years of related experience Agile Project or Agile Program Management experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate knowledge of the software development life cycle Experience with leadership by influence Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills Broadcom Rally Application Lifecycle Management and Broadcom Clarity Project and Portfolio Management Software knowledge is a plus Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent (preferred) Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification (preferred) Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (preferred) Agile Certification (PMI‑ACP) / Scrum Master (CSM) Certification (preferred) Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary range: $127,100 - $203,400. The position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and equity in accordance with relevant plans and agreements. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for paid family leave and other leaves of absence. #J-18808-Ljbffr