Senior Program Manager, SAFe

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Donations program

Job summary

Partner company is seeking a Senior Program Manager, SAFe-based, to lead complex cross-functional programs in the United States. This remote-first role focuses on translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes, collaborating with business and technology leaders to align teams, streamline delivery, and improve visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies.

You will champion SAFe practices, support Agile Release Trains, and advance Operational Value Streams, driving organizational

Qualifications

• At least five years of program, project, or portfolio management experience.
• Experience working in Agile and SAFe environments with multiple teams.
• Understanding of Operational Value Streams and scaled delivery approaches.
• Experience leading or supporting organizational transformation and change initiatives.
• Strong facilitation and decision-making skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to anticipate and manage risks and cross-team dependencies.
• SAFe certification and enterprise PMO experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic program execution from planning through delivery.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage interdependent initiatives.
• Facilitate planning sessions, leadership discussions, and governance reviews.
• Improve program visibility and reporting on progress and risks.
• Strengthen SAFe practices across teams and value streams.
• Advance Operational Value Streams to improve end-to-end delivery.
• Identify and remove systemic delivery impediments.
• Drive organizational change and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Agile and SAFe experience

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk & dependency management

Education

SAFe Certification (SSM / SASM / SA / SP)

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Program Manager, SAFe based in the United States. In this role, you will lead complex, cross‑functional programs that translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes. You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to align teams, streamline delivery, and improve visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies. By leveraging Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies, you will help the organization evolve toward more scalable, efficient, and value-driven ways of working. You will also champion Operational Value Streams, strengthen collaboration across teams, and address systemic challenges that affect delivery performance. This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational transformation, facilitate strategic decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement across a complex enterprise environment. Join a remote‑first, collaborative workplace where your program leadership and change management expertise can make a meaningful difference.

Accountabilities

• Lead strategic program execution: Manage complex, cross‑functional programs from initial planning through delivery, ensuring alignment between business objectives, team priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholders and dependencies: Partner with business and technology leaders to manage interdependent initiatives, clarify priorities, resolve issues, assess risks, and facilitate timely decisions.
• Facilitate planning and governance: Lead program planning sessions, leadership discussions, executive reviews, and other decision‑making forums to promote alignment, accountability, and effective execution.
• Improve program visibility and reporting: Establish clear reporting practices that communicate progress, business outcomes, risks, dependencies, and issues requiring leadership attention.
• Strengthen Agile and SAFe practices: Support teams in adopting and maturing SAFe methodologies, evolving from traditional Agile approaches toward scalable delivery models that improve coordination and predictability.
• Advance Operational Value Streams: Work with organizational leaders to establish and optimize Operational Value Streams, improving end‑to‑end workflow, delivery efficiency, and visibility across teams.
• Remove systemic delivery impediments: Identify organizational challenges, bottlenecks, and recurring delivery issues, collaborating with teams and leadership to implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive organizational change and continuous improvement: Support the adoption of effective governance practices, consistent delivery rhythms, and sustainable operating models that enhance organizational agility and long‑time performance.

Requirements

• Program and project management experience: At least five years of experience in program, project, or portfolio management, including responsibility for complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Agile and SAFe expertise: Practical experience working in Agile and SAFe environments involving multiple teams, stakeholders, and interdependent workstreams.
• Operational Value Stream knowledge: Understanding of flow‑based delivery principles, Operational Value Streams, and scaled approaches to coordinating work across an organization.
• Transformation and change management: Experience leading or supporting organizational transformation, change initiatives, or the evolution of delivery models and operating practices.
• Facilitation and decision‑making: Strong ability to facilitate planning sessions, leadership meetings, and complex discussions, ensuring diverse stakeholders reach clear decisions and maintain alignment.
• Stakeholder management and communication: Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, technology teams, and senior executives.
• Risk and dependency management: Ability to anticipate delivery challenges, identify cross‑team dependencies, resolve impediments, and maintain visibility into program health and business outcomes.
• Preferred SAFe experience: Familiarity with Agile Release Trains (ARTs), PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and other SAFe practices and events.
• Preferred certifications and enterprise experience: A SAFe certification, such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), SAFe Agilist (SA), or SAFe Practitioner (SP), is an advantage. Experience in an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) or portfolio management environment is also beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Annual base salary ranging from $101,900 to $132,800, with the final offer potentially varying according to qualifications, experience, market conditions, and business considerations.
• Remote flexibility: A remote‑friendly work environment that supports flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings: A 401(k) retirement savings program with an employer match.
• Flexible paid time off: Paid leave designed to support personal needs, rest, and work‑life balance.
• Parental support: Generous parental leave benefits.
• Wellness programs: Resources and programs designed to support employee health and well‑being.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement to support continued education and career growth.
• Pet insurance: Coverage options to help manage eligible pet care expenses.
• Legal and identity protection: Access to legal assistance and identity protection benefits.
• Community impact: A donations program that supports employees in making a difference through charitable and community‑focused initiatives.