Project/Program Manager

divh2Senior Agile Coach / Agile Delivery Lead/h2pClient: Caterpillar/ppPay: $50-65/hr on C2C/ppHybrid onsite at Peoria, Chicago (IL), or Dallas (TX)/ppJob Title: Project/Program Manager IT 5/ Agile Coach/ppTarget for 15+ years of candidate/ppLocation: Peoria, Chicago Il office or Dallas Office - in office as needed/ppDuration: 12 months/ppVisa: USC/H4-EAD/EAD-GC (Need back and front photo of DL Visas)/ppEducation Experience:/pulliBachelors degree with 10+ years of overall experience, or/liliMasters degree with 8+ years of experience/liliPrior experience as a Senior Scrum Master with exposure to Agile transformation initiatives/lili12 years of direct experience in an Agile Coach role is sufficient/li/ulh3Role Summary/h3pThis role is centered on Agile coaching, process optimization, and leadership across multiple teams. The individual will guide both Scrum and Kanban teams toward higher maturity, provide strategic oversight across key initiatives, and ensure alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement through data-driven practices./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ullistrongAgile Coaching Process Maturity/strong/liulliCoach Scrum and Kanban teams to enhance Agile adoption and process maturity/liliAct as a subject matter expert on Agile methodologies, driving consistency and best practices/liliInfluence and evolve Agile processes across the organization/li/ullistrongDelivery Leadership Oversight/strong/liulliProvide a holistic view of work across teams, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities/liliOversee and drive progress on the top strategic initiatives within the portfolio/liliFacilitate leadership-level stand-ups and key program discussions/li/ullistrongStakeholder Collaboration Accountability/strong/liulliPartner with Product Owners, engineering teams, and portfolio managers to ensure delivery outcomes/liliDrive accountability across technical teams and leadership stakeholders/liliCommunicate effectively across all levels of the organization/li/ullistrongAgile Execution Facilitation/strong/liulliLead Agile ceremonies and ensure effective planning, tracking, and execution/liliRemove blockers, streamline workflows, and enable faster decision-making/li/ullistrongData, Metrics Reporting/strong/liulliUtilize Azure DevOps (Azure Boards) for backlog management and delivery tracking/liliBuild dashboards and visualizations for epics, features, and user stories/liliAnalyze Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, and team efficiency to drive improvements/liliProvide insights that support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement/li/ul/ulh3Required Skills/h3ullistrongCore Competencies/strong/liulliStrong expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid models)/liliDeep understanding of Agile processes and methodologies (Process SME mindset)/liliExperience working in Agile transformation environments/li/ullistrongTools Metrics/strong/liulliHands-on experience with Azure DevOps / Azure Boards/liliAbility to interpret and present Agile metrics and performance data/li/ullistrongCommunication Leadership/strong/liulliExcellent communication skills across all organizational levels/liliAbility to influence without authority and drive organizational change/liliStrong collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams/li/ullistrongTechnical Understanding/strong/liulliTechnical expertise in areas like Cloud, DevOps, or Security is not mandatory/liliSolid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is required/li/ullistrongTeam Environment/strong/liulliWork across domains such as Cloud, DevOps, Security, Identity, and Risk/liliCollaborate with global cross-functional teams, architects, and engineering groups/liliRole combines Agile coaching with program/project leadership responsibilities/li/ullistrongWork Location/strong/liulliPeoria, Chicago (IL), or Dallas (TX)/liliHybrid model with in-office presence as needed/li/ullistrongInterview Process/strong/liulliTwo rounds of panel interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams/liliEach round includes 23 interviewers/li/ullistrongAdditional Considerations/strong/liulliStable work history preferred (frequent job changes may be a concern)/li/ul/ul/div