Associate Principal - Program & Project Management

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager -Scrum Master to lead largescale programs and Agile delivery initiatives The ideal candidate will be responsible for endtoend project and program execution Agile transformation stakeholder management governance risk mitigation and successful delivery of business outcomes The candidate should possess strong leadership communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams simultaneously The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders product owners architects development teams QA teams and leadership to ensure timely and quality delivery Key Responsibilities Program Project Management Manage multiple projects and programs from initiation through closure Define project scope objectives timelines milestones and deliverables Develop and maintain project plans release plans and program roadmaps Ensure timely delivery while balancing scope quality budget and schedule Drive program governance reporting and executive communication Agile Delivery Scrum Leadership Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Reviews Backlog Refinement and Retrospectives Coach teams in AgileScrum principles and best practices Monitor team performance using Agile metrics such as velocity burndown charts cycle time and sprint predictability Support Product Owners in backlog prioritization and release planning Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact between business and delivery teams Engage with senior leadership clients vendors and crossfunctional teams Provide regular program status updates escalations and executive reports Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with strategic objectives

Risk Issue Management

Identify assess and mitigate project risks

Track issues dependencies assumptions and constraints

Escalate critical risks and blockers proactively

Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for delivery challenges

Resource Capacity Management

Plan and manage resource allocation across projects

Perform capacity planning and workload balancing

Coordinate onboarding and rampup activities for new team members

Ensure optimal utilization of project resources

Governance Compliance

Ensure compliance with organizational processes and delivery standards

Track project KPIs and governance metrics

Maintain project documentation action logs RAID logs and decision registers

Support audits reviews and management reporting requirements

Financial Operational Management

Manage project budgets forecasting and cost tracking

Monitor project profitability and resource utilization Support invoicing contract management change requests and financial reviews Drive operational excellence and process improvements Required Skills Program Management Project Management AgileScrum Methodologies Stakeholder Management Risk Issue Management Budget Financial Tracking Resource Capacity Planning Change Management Governance Status Reporting Release Planning Delivery Management JIRA Azure DevOps Rally or equivalent Agile tools Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills Preferred Certifications Certified Scrum Master CSM SAFe Scrum Master SAFe Agilist PMP Project Management Professional PMIACP PRINCE2 FoundationPractitioner Desired Competencies Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills Experience working with geographically distributed teams Ability to drive strategic initiatives and organizational change Key Deliverables Successful project and program delivery within agreed timelines Improved Agile maturity and delivery efficiency Effective governance and stakeholder communication Risk mitigation and issue resolution High customer and stakeholder satisfaction Continuous improvement in delivery processes and team performance