We are seeking a highly strategic and proactive Program Manager cum Scrum Master to lead and oversee multiple agile software development programs. This dual-role position drives end-to-end program delivery across interconnected projects, including strategic planning, execution, risk mitigation at the portfolio level, executive stakeholder engagement, and embedding agile best practices organization-wide.Description for Internal CandidatesAs a Program Manager:Define program vision, scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines across multiple interdependent projects in alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholders.Develop comprehensive program roadmaps, resource strategies, and budgets, coordinating with project managers for seamless execution.Oversee program-level risks, dependencies, issues, and change management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of business outcomes.Monitor program performance using enterprise tools and KPIs; implement corrective actions and portfolio optimization.Deliver executive-level updates, dashboards, and reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders.Lead cross-functional, matrixed teams spanning multiple projects; manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations at scale.As a Scrum Master:Facilitate Scrum ceremonies across multiple teams – Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews.Coach program teams on Agile/Scrum best practices to drive efficiency, collaboration, and high-quality outputs.Proactively identify and resolve impediments impacting program progress.Ensure adherence to Agile processes and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) across teams.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the program ecosystem.Partner with Product Owners and portfolio leads to maintain prioritized backlogs and alignment with strategic goals.Requirements:10+ years in program/project management, with at least 5 years in a Program Manager role and 3+ years as a Scrum Master.Proven track record leading Agile/Scrum programs in software development, ideally with scaled frameworks.Deep expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), SDLC, and program governance.Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, MS Project, Confluence, ServiceNow).Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills for executive audiences.Experience with distributed, cross-functional global teams and complex dependencies.Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
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Program Manager_Hyderabad(In-person interview only)