Program Manager Freelance

Program Manager – Enterprise Architecture Transformation (6-Month Contract)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager – Enterprise Architecture Transformation for a 6-month contract assignment to lead and coordinate multiple project managers and scrum masters across several squads.

The role is responsible for ensuring the integrated delivery of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) Refresh and associated digital transformation initiatives, while providing strong governance, risk oversight, and cross-functional alignment to achieve both business and technology outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-squad delivery in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture roadmap and transformation priorities.
• Coordinate and guide Project Managers and Scrum Masters to ensure consistent and effective program execution.
• Manage program dependencies, risks, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Establish delivery governance, performance dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment between business stakeholders, Enterprise Architecture, solution teams, and Product Owners.
• Coach and mentor Project Managers and Scrum Masters on delivery discipline and agile best practices.
• Identify, escalate, and remove delivery impediments to maintain a continuous flow of value.
• Coordinate change management and organizational readiness activities with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in program or project delivery, preferably within Technology or Oil & Gas environments.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-squad agile or hybrid programs.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable: PMP, PgMP, SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, MSP.

Skills & Competencies

• Program governance and delivery excellence
• Agile leadership, coaching, and team enablement
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Strategic communication and executive-level reporting
• Risk, dependency, and change management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

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