[Hiring] Senior Agile Project Manager @Cambium Learning Group

Role Description

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.
  • Lead 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.
  • Oversee intake, prioritization, and approval workflows for strategic initiatives within an Agile framework.
  • Define and enforce governance standards for Agile delivery across programs and portfolios.
  • Monitor 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Remote First Work Environment: Flexibility and trust to balance work with life.
• Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

Company Description

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.