3539-Program Manager, Expert- (Agile Coach / Lean) -Hybrid

Position Title

3539-Program Manager, Expert- (Agile Coach / Lean) -Hybrid

Location : Oakland, CA

Pay Rate : 122k - 147k

Contract Duration : FTE

Overview

Department Overview

It is an exciting time to be at Company as we are embarking on our 10-year True North Strategy, an enterprise strategy that sets a clear vision of what it means to achieve our Purpose : Delivering for Our Hometowns, Serving Our Planet, and Leading with Love.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished IT Program Manager, Expert to lead and manage multiple programs across IT. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. You are adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Agile Coaching across all levels—from delivery teams to senior leadership—to embed Agile principles, accelerate transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
• Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and develop tailored coaching roadmaps to improve team performance, delivery flow, and collaboration.
• Mentor Agile roles (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers) to enhance capabilities in backlog management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Design and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and Communities of Practice to build foundational knowledge and sustain Agile adoption.
• Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and feedback loops to identify bottlenecks, optimize delivery, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate complex IT programs and projects to ensure alignment with business and technology strategies, managing interdependencies, resources, and timely delivery of high-impact initiatives.
• Drive strategic planning and execution by setting clear goals, timelines, and performance metrics, while managing budgets to ensure financial stewardship and value-driven prioritization.
• Champion Value Management by aligning initiatives with enterprise strategy, prioritizing work based on customer and business value, and continuously evaluating value realization across portfolios.
• Implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to guide investment decisions using strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and value delivery metrics.
• Identify and mitigate risks through proactive risk management strategies, ensuring program resilience and stakeholder confidence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and lead high-performing teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations.
• Promote servant leadership, psychological safety, and innovation to empower teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible documentation (e.g., project plans, risk logs, status reports).
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency, manage expectations, and align delivery with strategic goals.

Qualifications

Minimum :

Desired :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist :

Delivering for our hometowns

Serving our planet

Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be :

Trustworthy

Empathetic

Curious

Tenacious

Nimble

Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together :

Everyone and everything is always safe

Catastrophic wildfires shall stop

It is enjoyable to work with

Clean and resilient energy for all

Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

Application Instructions

This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.

(Principal Only!

No Corp to Corp

Note : Job posted date is 10 / 10 / 2025.

To apply, submit your resume in a Word document (include month and year for each prior position) to roli@norlandgroup.com and copy : 3539-Program Manager, Expert- (Agile Coach / Lean) -Hybrid to the email Subject Line.

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