IT Program Manager/Scrum Master

HonorVet Technologies; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorVet Technologies is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager / Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery across enterprise IT initiatives, focusing on Lead-to-Cash related applications. You will oversee end-to-end program management, facilitate ceremonies, and align stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong Agile leadership and experience managing large IT programs with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required.
• Minimum 5+ years of IT program management experience.
• At least 2+ years managing large IT programs using Agile.
• Strong hands-on experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Proven expertise in Scrum and SAFe frameworks.
• Extensive experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experience with Agile and program management tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear Sprint calendars and milestones.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Release Commit, Sprint Planning, Demos, Retrospectives, Go-Live, Release Readiness.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to align goals and communication strategies.
• Proactively address concerns and communicate progress, risks, and mitigations.
• Support release and change management for smooth delivery and user adoption.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issues with clear mitigation strategies.
• Lead multiple large-scale programs to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

CSM

Program management

Agile

Scrum

SAFe

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Agile tools

Job description

HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline — it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Job Title: IT Program Manager / Scrum Master

Location: San Diego, CA / Kirkland, WA

Duration: 12+ Months (W2 Only)

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager / Scrum Master to lead and drive Agile delivery across enterprise IT initiatives, with a focus on Lead-to-Cash related business applications. This role will oversee end-to-end program management, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and ensure strong stakeholder alignment to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate is a strong Agile leader with proven experience managing large-scale IT programs and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain clear Sprint calendars, effectively communicating key milestones
• Facilitate and drive Agile ceremonies, including Release Commit, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, Retrospectives, Go-Live activities, and Release Readiness Reviews
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of program goals and communication strategies
• Proactively address stakeholder concerns and communicate program progress, risks, and mitigation strategies in a timely manner
• Support release and change management activities to ensure smooth delivery and successful user adoption
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issues with clear mitigation strategies
• Lead multiple large-scale programs while ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable):

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Required
• Minimum 5+ years of IT Program Management experience
• At least 2+ years managing large IT programs using Agile methodology
• Strong hands-on experience facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Proven expertise in Scrum and SAFe frameworks
• Extensive experience managing cross-functional, distributed teams
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution abilities
• Experience with Agile and program management tools

Nice-to-Have / Trainable Skills:

• Experience leading end-to-end Lead-to-Cash business application programs
• Exposure to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives
• Deep SAFe implementation experience
• Industry-specific domain knowledge