Sr. Agile Project Manager

Cambium Learning Group; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambium Learning Group is seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives as a Release Train Engineer (RTE). You will coordinate PI planning, manage dependencies across ARTs, and drive continuous improvement at scale.

In a remote-first environment, you will partner with business units, vendors, and technical teams to align objectives, track program metrics, and enable delivery of strategic digital solutions across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert to senior leadership on Agile transformation and communicate program goals, progress and risks.
• Lead PI planning and ensure alignment of objectives across ARTs and portfolios; oversee program-level risks and delivery commitments.
• Serve as enterprise-level Agile champion; mentor teams and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile principles and scaled frameworks.
• Identify systemic bottlenecks and implement process improvements; lead program- or portfolio-level retrospectives.
• Define and enforce governance standards for Agile delivery; monitor KPIs and delivery health.
• Lead cross-functional project teams; mentor junior project managers and analysts; facilitate workshops and meetings.

Skills

SAFe

RTE

Stakeholder management

Program management

Jira

Confluence

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumlearning.com

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.

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.

Cambium Learning Group

Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally valued each and every day. In everything we do and across all our brands, we focus on the elements that are most essential to the success of education Our family of companies includes: Cambium Assessment Lexia® Learning Learning A-Z® Voyager Sopris Learning® ExploreLearning® Time4Learning® Kurzweil Education®

To learn more about the Cambium organization and our other career opportunities, visit www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us/careers

As a group, we value: Simplicity - Across all our teams and all areas of our business, we create simplicity, making things easier and more clear for all those we work with. Certainty - We continually strive to eliminate doubt, delivering solutions, services and communications that our customers know they can count on. Now - We understand the need to make a difference not only for the future, but for today, and our people are committed to making the most of each moment we spend serving our customers.