Senior Program Manager — End-to-End, Agile Delivery Leader

Copyright Clearance Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus eligible

Job summary

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs across the full lifecycle, including Agile Release Train and Professional Services. You will shape delivery strategy, drive execution standards, and mentor teammates.

You will develop plans and budgets, manage risks, and provide executive-level reporting to senior stakeholders. The role supports pre-sales activities, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and

Qualifications

• 6–9+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Lean-Agile certification required; PMP/PRINCE2 preferred.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle in multiple delivery environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, SOWs, RFP responses, and contracts.
• Proficient with enterprise PM tools: Jira, Smartsheet, MS 365, Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs and projects, defining delivery strategies, governance, and execution plans.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, forecasts, and RAID frameworks; address risks and variances.
• Act as SME in project management methodologies; drive SAFe, Lean-Agile, PMI adoption.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams; provide executive reporting and manage expectations.
• Lead change management and continuous improvement; contribute to GPMO standards and best practices.
• Oversee delivery coordination across internal and distributed teams; ensure alignment and accountability.
• Support pre-sales activities including SOW development, RFP responses, and contract alignment.
• Mentor junior PMs, participate in recruitment and onboarding, contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile SAFe

Budget forecasting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Information Sciences/Software Engineering/Business

Advanced certification (masters or PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs across the full lifecycle, including Agile Release Train and Professional Services. You will shape delivery strategy, drive execution standards, and mentor teammates.

You will develop plans and budgets, manage risks, and provide executive-level reporting to senior stakeholders. The role supports pre-sales activities, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and