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ToptalAgile Program Manager
Toptal is seeking a remote Agile Program Manager to direct delivery across multiple cross-functional Agile teams working toward shared business outcomes. This hands-on position requires establishing…
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Toptal is seeking a remote Agile Program Manager to direct delivery across multiple cross-functional Agile teams working toward shared business outcomes. This hands-on position requires establishing delivery cadence, managing risks, and coordinating strategy and execution. The role suits an experienced delivery professional who can maintain visibility into dependencies, guide planning, and communicate transparently with both engineering and executive audiences.
Job Description
Toptal is seeking a remote Agile Program Manager to direct delivery across multiple cross-functional Agile teams working toward shared business outcomes. This hands-on position requires establishing delivery cadence, managing risks, and coordinating strategy and execution.
The role suits an experienced delivery professional who can maintain visibility into dependencies, guide planning, and communicate transparently with both engineering and executive audiences.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate three or more Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methods toward shared quarterly objectives
- Facilitate program-level events including quarterly or PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, system demos, and retrospectives
- Identify, map, and actively manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and blockers
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Product Owners to align backlogs with business value
- Construct and maintain program reporting for delivery health, velocity trends, OKR progress, and RAID logs
- Guide continuous improvement in workflows, delivery practices, and tooling
- Communicate across engineering, product, design, business, and leadership stakeholders
- Monitor program budgets, resourcing, and vendor deliverables
Requirements
- At least 8 years of background in project or program management
- Minimum of 5 years guiding delivery within Agile environments
- Demonstrated history of directing multi-team programs from initial planning through release
- Practical knowledge of Scrum and Kanban methodologies
- Experience utilizing at least one scaling framework such as SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale
- Proficiency with Agile software tools like Jira, Jira Align, Azure DevOps, or Rally
- Facilitation capability for large planning sessions and individual escalations
- Clear English communication skills tailored for technical and executive audiences
- Background collaborating with distributed teams spread across time zones
- Ability to establish structure amidst ambiguity
Qualifications
- Agile or program management credentials including SAFe RTE, SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, PgMP, PMP, CSM/CSP, or ICAgile
- Exposure to Agile transformations or implementing scaled frameworks
- Background in software, SaaS, data, or digital product delivery
- Familiarity with OKRs, portfolio management, or value-stream management
- Experience operating in regulated sectors such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, or the public sector
- Previous budget and vendor management experience involving multiple delivery partners
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the source posting explicitly states that the Agile Program Manager role is remote and involves working with distributed teams across time zones.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of overall experience in project or program management, with a minimum of 5 years focused on delivering within Agile environments.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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