Los Angeles , CA
|Onsite
|Contract
Los Angeles, CA
|Onsite
|Contract
Join a dynamic team driving enterprise Agile transformation and improving how digital products are delivered across the organization. This hybrid opportunity in the Los Angeles/Irvine area is ideal for an experienced Agile program leader who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, product teams, and engineering to create better outcomes through collaboration, structure, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead Agile program efforts that support business objectives and product strategy
- Facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Partner with product owners and engineering teams to manage and prioritize backlogs
- Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers, and help drive solutions to keep work moving forward
- Support the adoption of Agile practices and frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
- Monitor and share Agile delivery metrics, including velocity and cycle time, to support continuous improvement
- Work with leadership to advance Agile maturity across teams and programs
- Coach and support teams in strengthening their Agile practices and delivery effectiveness
- Promote strong cross-functional alignment to help teams deliver high-quality digital products
Skills
- 7+ years of experience in Agile program management, product management, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
- Experience leading Agile teams and supporting transformation efforts in large organizations
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, or Azure DevOps
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence leadership
- Experience managing roadmaps, backlogs, and feature prioritization
- Ability to use data and metrics to improve delivery processes
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Preferred Skills
- Agile certifications such as CSM, SA, or PMI-ACP
- Experience in digital product management within a consulting environment
- Understanding of customer experience, design thinking, and Lean product development
- Experience supporting Agile teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to help drive business value through innovation and continuous improvement
Horizontal Talent is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives, and we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our success.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $39 - $75 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
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