Agile Program Manager

Brunswick; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Health Savings Account

Paid vacation

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation in Mettawa, IL is seeking an Agile Program Manager to champion agile delivery across cross-functional teams. You will coach teams, remove impediments, and align work with business priorities to ensure predictable execution.

This role requires a strong program-management discipline, excellent communication with leadership, and experience with Azure DevOps or Jira. The position is hybrid, with opportunities to influence major digital initiatives across brands.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Hybrid work onsite/offsite realization.
• 6+ years in digital product development, Agile delivery or program management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong time management and prioritization across multiple initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead program-level delivery by coordinating cross-functional initiatives and managing scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, financials, and trade-offs.
• Drive Agile delivery and continuous improvement by applying Scrum practices and coaching teams.
• Communicate program progress, risks, and trade-offs in a clear, executive-ready manner.

Skills

Agile delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

## Agile Program ManagerApply: Mettawa, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR-051453***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 RestsTM,” 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.**Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:**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.About Us:Brunswick embodies innovation + inspiration on the water. Home to marine’s most recognized consumer brands like Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray and Lund, the company is defining the industry as the leading manufacturer of recreational boats, engines, parts and accessories.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, escalate, 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 found here.**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. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.