The Norland Group · 21 hours ago
Program Manager, Expert - Lean Maturity & Waste Elimination
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $147K/yr
8+ years expThe Norland Group is seeking a highly skilled IT Program Manager, Expert to lead and manage multiple programs across IT. This role requires a strategic leader to deliver complex projects, manage stakeholder expectations, and foster collaboration while implementing Agile and Lean practices.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Provide Agile Coaching across all levels—from delivery teams to senior leadership—to embed Agile principles, accelerate transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and experimentation
Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and develop tailored coaching roadmaps to improve team performance, delivery flow, and collaboration
Mentor Agile roles (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers) to enhance capabilities in backlog management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
Design and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and Communities of Practice to build foundational knowledge and sustain Agile adoption
Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and feedback loops to identify bottlenecks, optimize delivery, and support data-informed decision-making
Lead and coordinate complex IT programs and projects to ensure alignment with business and technology strategies, managing interdependencies, resources, and timely delivery of high-impact initiatives
Drive strategic planning and execution by setting clear goals, timelines, and performance metrics, while managing budgets to ensure financial stewardship and value-driven prioritization
Champion Value Management by aligning initiatives with enterprise strategy, prioritizing work based on customer and business value, and continuously evaluating value realization across portfolios
Implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to guide investment decisions using strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and value delivery metrics
Identify and mitigate risks through proactive risk management strategies, ensuring program resilience and stakeholder confidence
Foster cross-functional collaboration and lead high-performing teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations
Promote servant leadership, psychological safety, and innovation to empower teams and drive continuous improvement
Ensure robust project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible documentation (e.g., project plans, risk logs, status reports)
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency, manage expectations, and align delivery with strategic goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 8 years
Agile Coaching experience
Project Management experience
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
Experience in leading large scale complex programs to successful completion
Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills
Proven ability to manage budgets and resources
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively and drive clarity in ambiguous situations
Enthusiastic and driven self-starter who consistently strives to achieve outstanding results
Preferred
Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
PMP from PMI
SAFe Agilist
SAFe Lean Portfolio Management
Company
The Norland Group
The Norland Group is a consulting firm that provides workforce solutions with a professional approach to a variety of industries.
51-200 employees
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