Senior Agile Program Manager

FLARE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is looking for a Senior Agile Program Manager / Delivery Lead to manage critical IT transformation programs. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in IT program management, with a strong focus on Agile delivery. Responsibilities include leading Agile teams, managing multi-project dependencies, and fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. The role promises competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Culture of innovation and psychological safety

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT program/project management.
• Proven expertise as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master in enterprise settings.
• Hands-on understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery for large-scale IT transformation programs.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and foster collaboration.
• Drive transparency through metrics like team velocity and sprint health.

Skills

IT program/project management

Agile delivery

Digital transformation

Agile coaching

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Agile Program Manager / Delivery Lead

Position: Senior Agile Program Manager / Delivery Lead

Experience Required: 12+ years

Department: Technology / Digital Transformation / IT Program Office

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Strategic Program Manager and Agile Delivery Leader to spearhead our critical IT transformation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for orchestrating complex, multi-project programs, coaching high-performing Agile teams, and ensuring seamless integration and delivery of enterprise digital solutions. The ideal candidate is a servant leader who excels at driving transparency, managing cross‑functional dependencies, and fostering a culture of psychological safety and relentless improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program & Delivery Leadership

• Own end-to-end delivery for large‑scale IT transformation programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and execute integration strategies for enterprise digital systems and SaaS platforms.
• Proactively identify, manage, and elevate risks, issues, and dependencies across interrelated projects to safeguard delivery timelines and value.
• Define and oversee quality assurance activities, including UAT coordination and regression testing strategies.

Agile Coaching & Team Enablement

• Serve as a master Scrum Master, facilitating key ceremonies (Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives) across multiple squads to ensure effectiveness and focus.
• Coach teams and stakeholders at all levels on Agile principles, Scrum, and scaled frameworks to enhance maturity and performance.
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
• Mentor team members and other Agile practitioners to build internal capability.

Operational Excellence & Transparency

• Manage and refine product backlogs in collaboration with Product Owners, ensuring clear prioritization and readiness.
• Drive transparency and data‑informed decision‑making through metrics such as team velocity, sprint health, predictability, and flow efficiency.
• Champion DevOps and CI/CD pipeline best practices to streamline delivery and improve time‑to‑market.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a primary liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Communicate program status, progress, and impediments clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to facilitate collaboration and manage expectations.

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills

• 12+ years of progressive experience in IT program/project management, with a significant focus on Agile delivery and digital transformation.
• Proven expertise as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master for multiple, concurrent teams in a large enterprise setting.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex program dependencies and integration strategies for enterprise systems (SaaS, custom platforms).
• Hands‑on understanding of modern software development practices, including DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong track record of using Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.) to guide improvements and ensure delivery predictability.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience overseeing QA processes, UAT, and regression testing within an Agile program context.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., CSP‑SM, CSP‑PO, SAFe SPC).
• Experience with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Background in software development, solution architecture, or business analysis.
• Knowledge of change management principles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead high‑visibility transformation programs that impact the entire enterprise.
• A culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and psychological safety.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.