TITLE: Agile Transformation Program Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Mountain View, CA
ABOUT
WorldLink:
WorldLink
is a rapidly growing information technology company at
the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom
software development to cloud hosting, from big data
to cognitive computing, we help companies harness
and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital
technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to
dream and do. These are just a few words that describe
what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of
experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and
learning.
We take
pride in our employees and their future with continued
growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a
competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by
humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and
we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't
hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I
can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about
what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid
and strict work environments and would like to work in a
non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may
be the place for you.
WHO
we’re looking for:
We are
looking for an Agile Transformation Program Manager highly motivated and self-driven individual with a strong background in program management with expertise in Agile methodologies to lead and deliver complex projects across global teams. You will be responsible for driving large-scale software projects and building long-term scalable solutions while adopting Agile principles to optimize the development process and enhance collaboration within cross-functional teams.
Role
and Responsibilities:
-
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Privacy, Security and Senior leadership to execute, track and deliver high impact strategic programs in the Ads space.
- Build, grow and maintain a sustainable scaled Agile delivery model.
- Work with the team to collaborate and develop end-to-end program plans, influence teams to deliver against them, and keep the org and leadership informed on progress.
- Drive engagement with internal partners, work to decompose requirements into plans with measurable milestones.
- Establish and maintain Agile ways of working governance model.
- Coach leaders, teams and scrum masters in Agile practices and mindsets like program incremental planning, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives etc.
- Groom the team on iterative and program incremental approach to delivering software projects that focus on continuous releases incorporating customer feedback.
- Produce program reports for stakeholders, identify and mitigate program risks early.
- Conduct scrum of scrums and steering committee meetings to bring alignment.
- Provide uniform stakeholder experience through consistent communication, program status transparency, resource requirements, priorities, risks, and issues.
Required Experience and Education:
- 10+ years in project/program management role managing software development with a minimum of 4 years of experience mentoring/coaching Agile practitioners.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- (Preferred) PMP and SAFe certification is a plus.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and expertise in Agile concepts including Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework.
- Experience in facilitating organizational, mindset and cultural change for large scale Agile Transformations.
- Direct experience working with technology and tools used to support Agile practices with hands-on experience with JIRA, GitHub and Confluence.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, managing software from ideation to release with global cross functional teams.
- Experience in managing AdTech related programs is a plus.
- (Preferred) Experience in the digital advertising, Mobile, and/or Smart TV space is a plus.
- (Preferred) Demonstrated experience in shipping consumer and/or enterprise solutions.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
-
Self-motivated
individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or
independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong
organization skills.
- Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision
and the exercise of discretion.
- Engaging facilitator and presenter, capable of conducting workshops with large teams.
- Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, and facilitation.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to multitask.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
The
physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by contract employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is
occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,
sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include
ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the
eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display
terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged
periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing
high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and
moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs
work under time schedules and stress which are normally
periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,
intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project
management deadlines. May require working additional time
beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT
we’ll bring:
During
your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the
details of our industry-competitive benefits and career
development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
-
Medical
Plans
- Dental
Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life &
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-Term
Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity
Theft Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT
you should know:
Our
success begins and ends with our people. We embrace
diverse perspectives and value unique human
experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment
at WorldLink is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor
to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by
highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink
considers applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and
gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,
citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,
physical or mental disability or any other characteristic
protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need
assistance with any part of the application process should
contact us.
This
job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities
and duties of the role but is not designed to be a
comprehensive list of all.
Salary/Pay Range: $50.00-$82.00/hr (Depending on experience)