Sr. Agile Project Manager

Cambium Learning Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Cambium Learning Group is seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to lead complex technology programs at scale. You will act as a Release Train Engineer, drive PI planning, and coordinate multiple ARTs to deliver strategic initiatives.

You will mentor teams and Scrum Masters, promote SAFe practices, manage dependencies, and report progress with KPIs. This role demands strong leadership, collaboration, and a bias for continuous improvement in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• 5+ years leading Agile at scale in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder communication and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead PI planning and alignment across ARTs and portfolios.
• Coordinate Scrum of Scrums and dependency management.
• Coach teams and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices.
• Track program metrics, delivery health, and predictability.
• Collaborate with vendors and business units on digital initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and governance across programs.

Skills

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

SAFe / Scrum / Kanban

Jira

Confluence

PI planning

Risk & dependency management

Change management

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Jira tooling

Confluence tooling

SAFe tooling

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Agile Project Manager leads complex technology activities that enable Cambium's strategic objectives. Acting as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), the Senior Agile Project Manager facilitates Program Increment (PI) planning, manages dependencies across Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and promotes continuous improvement at scale. The Senior Agile Project Manager partners with business units, vendors, and technical teams to implement systems, infrastructure, and digital solutions that drive operational efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a subject matter expert to senior leadership on Agile transformation.
• Communicate program goals, progress, and risks clearly and proactively.

Project, Program, Portfolio & Agile Management:

• Lead PI planning and ensure alignment of objectives across ARTs and portfolios. Leads Scrum of Scrums.
• Manage program-level risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
• Oversee progress tracking for multiple teams and programs using KPIs and various metrics.

Agile Leadership & Coaching:

• Serve as an enterprise-level Agile champion, mentoring teams and Scrum Masters.
• Support organizational maturity in Agile practices and scaled frameworks (SAFe).
• Facilitate advanced Agile ceremonies and coach leadership on Lean-Agile principles.
• Organize and facilitate PI planning events and ART syncs.
• Ensure seamless coordination across teams and vendors for large-scale initiatives.
• Track and report program-level metrics, delivery health, and predictability.
• Contribute to enterprise knowledge bases and best practices for scaled delivery.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify systemic bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Lead program- or portfolio-level retrospectives and improvement workshops.
• Analyze delivery health metrics across multiple teams to identify systemic issues.
• Coordinate cross-team improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Mentor Agile Managers and Scrum Masters on continuous improvement techniques (e.g., Kaizen, Lean).
• Establish feedback loops with stakeholders to validate the effectiveness of changes.
• Promote sharing of best practices and lessons learned across teams and programs.

Governance & Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees intake, prioritization, and approval workflows for strategic initiatives within an Agile framework.
• Defines and enforces governance standards for Agile delivery across programs and portfolios.
• Monitors delivery health, KPIs, and compliance with governance standards, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain transparency through dashboards, reports, and knowledge bases.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Mentor junior project managers and analysts to build organizational capability.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure alignment and engagement.

Job Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and scaling practices.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities for teams.
• Ability to manage complex dependencies and risks across multiple ARTs.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, SAFe tooling).
• Experience with PI planning tools and program dashboards.
• Strong analytical skills for KPIs and delivery metrics.
• Excels at stakeholder communication and management.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making under ambiguity.
• Servant leadership and change management expertise.
• High adaptability in dynamic, enterprise-scale environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• 8+ years in Agile leadership roles, including portfolio-level experience.
• Experience leading enterprise Agile transformations.

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Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.