Senior Agile IT Program Manager

$183,040 - $183,040/Yr

Sunplus Data Group - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Trenton, NJ

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Agile Program Manager will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex projects using Agile methodologies for the State of NJ in Trenton. This hybrid role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and key technologies such as Salesforce, Snowflake, and AWS, ensuring alignment with business objectives and continuous improvement across projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex, high-impact programs using Agile methodologies.
• Partner with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure strategic objectives are met.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, retrospectives, planning) and drive continuous improvement across teams.
• Identify and address any impediments that may affect program timelines or deliverables.
• Implement scalable Agile practices and Agile principles.
• Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders and executives.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Requirements

• Project Management (end-to-end lifecycle)
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Communication and Engagement
• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Experience with Agile/Waterfall Methodologies
• Scheduling and Timeline Management
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Resource Allocation and Capacity Planning
• Change Management Integration
• Experience with Jira and Confluence (or something similar)
• Experience leading multiple projects from end to end
• Bachelor's Degree

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Salesforce, Snowflake, and AWS technologies. (Highly Desired)

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $88/hr 1099 or $80 W2 hourly
• Duration: 12 months with extension likely
• 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Hybrid work model, requiring onsite work 3 days per week in Trenton