Position: Program Manager
Company: Zoolatech
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewelry company while putting your experience in portfolio management into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you! You will be part of an exciting business area and work in an international organization of can-do-spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people. We value flexibility and informal working, where you are trusted to deliver and to focus on outcomes, outputs and value delivered.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead our Agile delivery initiatives and drive successful outcomes. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and overseeing the execution of programs, adhering to industry-standard program management practices, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework). Your role will be pivotal in ensuring effective stakeholder management, collaboration in a multi-team environment, and enabling seamless communication with various stakeholders, including the architecture team.

**Responsibilities:**

Program Management: Manage the portfolio of projects and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, resource optimization, and value realization. Drive the successful delivery of initiatives by applying industry-standard program management practices, including SAFe.

Stakeholder Management: Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, business leaders, product owners, and the architecture team. Foster strong relationships, facilitate effective communication, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Oversee multiple Agile teams and promote collaboration, alignment, and knowledge sharing across teams. Facilitate cross-team dependencies resolution and ensure effective coordination and synchronization.

Program Execution: Apply industry-standard program management practices to drive the successful execution of programs. Facilitate program planning, tracking, and reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

Architecture Team Enablement: Collaborate closely with the architecture team to ensure architectural alignment and enable their engagement in the program. Facilitate communication and coordination between Agile teams and the architecture team to ensure a coherent and scalable solution.

Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the program by facilitating retrospectives, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing relevant process enhancements. Foster a learning environment to drive organizational growth and maturity.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems; certification in program management (e.g., PMP) and SAFe (e.g., SAFe Program Consultant) is a plus.

Proven experience as a Program Manager, successfully leading complex Agile programs in a multi-team environment.

Strong understanding and application of industry-standard program management practices, including SAFe, Scrum, or other relevant methodologies.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

Experience in collaborating and resolving cross-team dependencies in a multi-team environment.

Effective communication of technical concepts and updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to collaborate with architecture teams to ensure architectural alignment and integration.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity.

Proven track record in program governance, risk management, and reporting.

Passion for driving organizational maturity through Agile practices and familiarity with Agile metrics.

If you are an experienced Portfolio/Program Manager with a strong track record in leading complex Agile programs, stakeholder management, and driving organizational maturity, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the successful execution of innovative programs that deliver value and make a significant impact.