Agile Program Manager

Agile Program Manager Job Description Responsibilities/Deliverables Program Planning Works with the cross-functional leadership team to facilitate resource planning – on a quarterly basis. This ensures that all products have teams that are staffed appropriately with named resources and time allocations. Facilitates the quarterly planning process, including the preparation work needed by PMs, POs, and SMs for effective QPs. Works with the Product Managers to ensure product roadmaps are visible in the tool and are appropriately planned in collaboration with the full product team. Identifies, analyzes, monitors, and suggests remediations for program risk. Elevates critical & high-risk factors to leadership team (including senior level). Program Execution Implements effective program governance: Facilitates program level events & sessions: Team Enablement, Leader Check-In, Steering Committee, and others as identified. Assures product-level artifacts (roadmaps, visions, backlog, objectives & key results) are produced and communicated within the product team and stakeholder groups. Works with Scrum Masters to ensure consistent agile practices across the teams (e.g., Team Enablement content process) Works with Scrum Masters to review metrics and assist the teams in areas of focus that will foster continuous improvement on the teams. Promotes team empowerment and ensures teams are fully engaged and continuously delivering value to the business. Supports the Product Manager & Product Owner in managing communications with stakeholders and customer expectations for deliverables. Continuously conducts program-wide risk & issue management, ensuring appropriate escalation. Acts as an escalation point for teams on impediments / blockers they are unable to solve without leader involvement. Oversees team plans and tracking of milestones, progress and changes – per the teams’ quarterly plans. Works with the teams and leadership when the quarterly plans are off-track and helps remediate. Ensures leadership participation. Prepares monthly financials and cost accounting. Program Communications Acts as an information hub at the program level. Prepares executive status dashboard (TBD on this process, pending process re-definition) on a monthly basis. Manages portfolio level communications and expectations. Acts as the coordination point between the program and the DTS Portfolio. Qualifications and Skills Required (essential for the job): 7 years' progressive career experience, managing technical programs and 5 years Scrum Master experience. In-depth knowledge and understanding of agile and scrum ways of working. Experience working in an organization that has scaled agile teams (formed teams of teams), such as SAFe, LESS, etc. Demonstrated ability to coach Scrum Masters on best practices, Ability to facilitate meetings with senior leaders and ensure they stay on track. Demonstrated success as a project manager for large IT projects in complex, matrix, multi-national corporate environments, executing across multiple time-zones and cultures. Must be a "super communicator", always striving to keep program / product stakeholders aligned and up to date. Ability to work in a virtual team which works across distance (remote), cultures and time zones. Preferred (not essential, but desired): Previous experience as a Release Train Engineer or Agile Program Manager Is familiar with a range of analysis, modelling and design methods; has broad current knowledge of IT standards, applications and trends. Can facilitate the analysis of business processes, and articulate potential changes to business processes in a lucid and cogent manner, both orally and in writing About Us: Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day, and it takes the best people to make that happen. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform, especially when it comes to product and process innovation. Our customers are always looking for new and better. Our competitors won’t stop evolving. And our communities demand responsible corporate practices. We need bold, transformative ideas from people who can turn them into reality. That means there’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. About You: You were made to do this work: Your Scrum Master experience, coupled with your knowledge managing technical programs and working with stakeholders aligns with needs of this role. You love what you do, especially when your work makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. Total Benefits: Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com. Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. No waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment. Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents. Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events. Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. To Be Considered: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, check out the career’s website. You’ll want to review this and come prepared with relevant questions if and when you pass GO and begin interviews. And finally, the fine print… For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role. Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request. #Remote Primary Location USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell Additional Locations USA-REMOTE Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.