Agile PMO Leader - REMOTE

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 213,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in the US

Preference for Chicago, IL

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Agile PMO Leader - REMOTE to oversee enterprise delivery governance across multiple Agile Release Trains in a technology-driven telecom/hardware environment.

You will coordinate RTEs, PMs, and technical leaders, strengthen executive reporting, and ensure strategic priorities translate into disciplined execution. This remote role emphasizes AI governance, security, privacy, and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in program, portfolio, or large-scale delivery management.
• 5+ years in Agile/SAFe delivery environments.
• SAFe RTE or SPC certification required.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning to execution.
• Experience in AI-native, digital transformation environments.
• Experience integrating AI governance, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements into delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery execution across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Coordinate Release Train Engineers, Release Managers, and Technical Project Managers.
• Establish governance forums and executive reporting mechanisms.
• Align delivery execution with strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Facilitate evidence-based milestone decisions and document residual risks.
• Drive integrated planning across pods and ARTs, ensuring alignment of objectives and commitments.
• Identify critical-path issues and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Agile delivery

SAFe

Program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive reporting

Job description

For our client, we are seeking an Agile PMO Leader - REMOTE to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will lead enterprise delivery governance and program execution across multiple Agile Release Trains in a large-scale, technology-driven environment. The leader will coordinate cross-functional delivery partners, strengthen executive reporting, and help ensure strategic priorities translate into disciplined execution. This position also plays a key role in Agile enablement, continuous improvement, and the integration of AI governance, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements into delivery practices.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience guiding complex programs from planning through execution and will be comfortable partnering with RTEs, Program Managers, and technical leaders. This is a remote opportunity with exposure to broad, cross-functional teams and an emphasis on improving delivery outcomes at scale.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $212,600 – $325,910 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery execution across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
• Manage and coordinate Release Train Engineers, Release Managers, and Technical Project Managers
• Establish governance forums and executive reporting mechanisms
• Align delivery execution with strategic objectives and business priorities
• Facilitate evidence-based milestone decisions and document residual risks
• Drive integrated planning across pods and ARTs, ensuring alignment of objectives and commitments
• Identify critical-path issues and coordinate corrective actions

Qualifications

• 12+ years of program, portfolio, or large-scale delivery management experience
• 5+ years in Agile and SAFe delivery organizations
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification required
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution
• Experience managing or leading delivery leadership roles such as RTEs or Program Managers
• Experience in large-scale software, AI-native, or digital transformation environments
• Experience integrating AI governance, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements into delivery

Benefits

• Open to remote work in the US, with a preference for Chicago, IL
• Opportunity to lead a team in a cutting-edge AI ecosystemEngagement with cross-functional teams across various domains
• Focus on continuous improvement and Agile enablement practices
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.