Agile Program Manager

Brunswick; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Well-being program

Product discounts

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking an Agile Program Manager to champion Agile delivery, coach cross-functional teams, and drive predictable execution across projects. The role requires coordinating scope, timelines, risks, and financials while aligning teams to business priorities and communicating progress to leadership.

The position emphasizes facilitation of Agile ceremonies, backlog health, and impediment removal, with a focus on delivering outcomes in a hybrid work environment in Mettawa, IL.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required, or relevant years of experience.
• 6+ years of experience in digital product development, Agile delivery, project management, or program management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead program-level delivery by coordinating cross-functional initiatives and managing scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive Agile delivery and continuous improvement by coaching teams and stakeholders and guiding practical improvements.
• Communicate program progress and risks in an executive-ready manner for timely decisions.
• Maintain transparent delivery information, metrics, and Agile planning tools.
• Foster a trusting, psychologically safe team environment to promote ownership and collaboration.
• Represent teams in portfolio, roadmap, planning, and coordination forums to improve alignment.
• Identify and resolve blockers, unplanned work, risks, and delivery issues to maintain momentum.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain prioritized backlogs aligned with goals and capacity.

Skills

Agile delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Program management

Stakeholder management

Agile coaching

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location: Mettawa, IL
Workplace Category: (Hybrid, onsite, remote) Hybrid Travel Required: Occasional
Direct Reports: None
Pay Range: $118,400 - $174,000
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Relocation: Relocation assistance is generally not available for this position; exceptions may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Position Overview

The Agile Program Manager champions Agile delivery by coaching cross-functional teams, strengthening Agile practices, removing organizational impediments, and driving predictable execution across projects and programs. This role requires a proactive leader with strong project/program management discipline who can align teams around business priorities, communicate risks and progress to leadership, and ensure Agile ceremonies and planning practices are purposeful, outcomes-focused, and conducted according to industry best practices.

Essential Duties

• Lead program-level delivery by coordinating cross-functional initiatives, aligning work to business outcomes, and managing scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, financials, and trade-offs to support high-quality execution.
• Drive Agile delivery and continuous improvement by applying Scrum practices, coaching teams and stakeholders, assessing maturity, and guiding practical improvements at a sustainable pace.
• Communicate program progress, delivery health, risks, dependencies, financials, and trade-offs in a clear, executive-ready manner that supports timely decisions and stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain transparent delivery information, metrics, and Agile planning tools to improve visibility, collaboration, accountability, and informed decision-making.
• Foster a trusting, psychologically safe team environment that promotes ownership, accountability, collaboration, learning, and problem solving.
• Represent teams in portfolio, roadmap, planning, dependency management, and coordination forums, including Scrum of Scrums, to improve alignment and remove cross-team blockers.
• Identify, upscale, and resolve blockers, unplanned work, risks, conflicts, and delivery issues while helping teams navigate ambiguity and maintain momentum.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy, prioritized backlogs that align strategic goals, team capacity, and effective trade-off decisions.

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required, or relevant years of experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, both onsite and offsite.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in digital product development, Agile delivery, project management, or program management, including experience supporting cross-functional technology teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and coach cross-functional teams without direct authority, while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong time management, organizational, and delivery management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, risks, dependencies, and deadlines across multiple initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices, facilitation techniques, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment, transparency, and team maturity development.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to translate delivery information into clear insights for technical, business, and leadership audiences.
• Experience using Agile planning and development tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms, to support backlog management, sprint planning, reporting, and delivery transparency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games.
• Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team.
• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Scrum Master, or Project/Program Manager supporting complex digital or technology initiatives.
• Excellent mentoring and coaching skills.

The hiring range for this position is $118,400 - $174,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be foundhere.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Division/Brand

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward‑looking brands in the marine industry today. Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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