Agile Program Manager in Burbank

Job Description

Agile Program Manager (Glendale, CA or Burbank, CA - Hybrid)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading entertainment organization, is seeking an Agile Program Manager to support complex, cross-functional initiatives within a data-driven technology environment. The Program Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating multiple interdependent projects across Agile teams in a complex technical environment. This role will oversee end-to-end program execution, including planning, delivery tracking, dependency management, and stakeholder alignment. The ideal candidate brings strong Agile program management experience, the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed organization, and comfort working in data-centric and analytics-driven environments. This individual will translate technical and operational inputs into structured execution plans, reporting, and actionable insights to support delivery and decision-making.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Opportunity to lead delivery execution and program-level oversight across complex technical workstreams
• Exposure to data-driven systems, analytics platforms, and enterprise technology initiatives
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a highly visible environment

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• 5–8+ years of experience in Program Management, Portfolio Management, or delivery leadership roles
• Strong Agile experience (Scrum, Scrum-of-Scrums, or SAFe environments)
• Experience working in data-centric, analytics-driven, or technology environments
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and risk management skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate data and performance measurement concepts
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Airtable, Power BI, Tableau, and Snowflake (or similar platforms)

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Manage, coordinate, and deliver complex programs across multiple workstreams
• Oversee all aspects of program execution including scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, and issue management
• Act as a delivery lead for Agile team execution and cross-team alignment
• Provide program-level oversight ensuring visibility into milestones, risks, and overall program health
• Manage labor forecasting, capacity planning, budget reconciliation, and financial tracking
• Translate resource utilization and performance data into actionable planning decisions
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination, including Scrum-of-Scrums and recurring stakeholder reporting