Program Manager & Agile Coach

Overview Location: Fully Remote (Minneapolis, MN)Employment Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: Advanced (10+ Years) Are you an experienced Program Manager who thrives in complex enterprise environments and enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to large-scale initiatives? Trissential is hiring a Program Manager & Agile Coach to join our client's team and lead strategic transformation programs that drive meaningful business outcomes. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner with executive stakeholders, influence enterprise priorities, and help shape the future of data governance, modernization, and delivery excellence. What's in It for You? Leadership & Visibility – Lead strategic enterprise initiatives and partner directly with executive stakeholders Meaningful Impact – Drive transformative data governance, quality, and modernization programs Complex Problem Solving – Help shape and deliver solutions to some of the organization's most important business and data challenges Collaborative Culture – Work alongside business, product, data, technology, and governance leaders Career Growth – Expand your leadership footprint within a large-scale, highly regulated enterprise environment Enterprise Influence – Serve as a trusted leader driving alignment, execution, and accountability across multiple teams and stakeholders What Success Looks Like Create clarity, structure, and momentum across complex initiatives with competing priorities Drive accountability and execution through influence rather than authority Partner effectively with Agile delivery teams while maintaining program-level governance and visibility Proactively identify and remove delivery obstacles before they impact outcomes Build strong stakeholder relationships while maintaining a relentless focus on results Translate strategic objectives into executable plans and measurable business outcomes Establish trust through transparent communication, sound judgment, and consistent delivery Your Role & Responsibilities Lead enterprise-scale data transformation, governance, modernization, and business-critical delivery initiatives Drive program planning, execution, governance, and delivery aligned with strategic business objectives Establish and maintain integrated program roadmaps, milestones, resourcing plans, delivery schedules, and financial plans Provide executive-level visibility into program health, risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery outcomes Coordinate delivery across multiple interdependent workstreams, programs, and teams Drive execution and accountability to ensure commitments are met and strategic objectives remain on track Facilitate decision-making and alignment among business leaders, product owners, data teams, technology teams, and governance partners Lead enterprise data governance, data quality, data modernization, and transformation initiatives Ensure alignment with governance standards, compliance requirements, risk management practices, and audit expectations Operate effectively within Agile and hybrid delivery environments while maintaining program-level oversight and coordination Partner closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Agile teams, and business stakeholders to manage risks, priorities, releases, and dependencies Manage risks, assumptions, issues, decisions, dependencies, and action items across multiple initiatives Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans that support alignment and transparency Establish governance processes and reporting frameworks aligned with PMO standards and enterprise objectives Manage budgets, forecasts, vendor relationships, and financial performance across multiple workstreams Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery effectiveness and organizational maturity Support organizational change management, operational readiness, training, and transition planning activities Skills & Experience You Should Possess 10+ years of experience leading enterprise programs, strategic initiatives, and large-scale business transformation efforts Proven track record delivering enterprise data transformation, data governance, data management, analytics, or modernization programs Strong experience operating within Agile, SAFe, Scrum, or hybrid delivery environments Experience partnering with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Agile teams, and senior business stakeholders while maintaining program-level governance Demonstrated success driving execution, accountability, and measurable outcomes across complex organizations Strong industry experience within wealth management, financial services, banking, insurance, or similarly regulated industries Expertise in program governance, financial management, risk management, dependency management, and executive reporting Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills Ability to influence decisions and drive results without direct authority Experience coordinating delivery across business, product, architecture, engineering, data, analytics, and governance teams Strong understanding of Agile planning, backlog management, release planning, delivery metrics, and dependency coordination Experience managing multiple priorities and workstreams within enterprise-scale organizations Key Leadership Characteristics We're looking for someone who is: Action-oriented and highly accountable Known for successfully delivering complex initiatives Comfortable leading through ambiguity and organizational complexity Skilled at building consensus while maintaining forward momentum Respected for balancing urgency, results, and strong professional relationships An effective facilitator, negotiator, and problem solver Comfortable engaging senior executives while remaining hands-on with delivery teams Proactive in identifying risks, removing roadblocks, and driving decisions Bonus Points If You Have Experience leading enterprise data governance or Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives Experience supporting cloud-based data platform modernization programs Exposure to data warehousing, analytics, reporting, AI-enabled data programs, or enterprise data integration initiatives SAFe or large-scale Agile transformation experience Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or enterprise PMO management platforms Experience supporting enterprise architecture boards, governance councils, or steering committees Experience managing globally distributed teams, offshore partners, or multi-vendor environments Education & Certifications You Need Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field PMP, PgMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, Agile, or related certifications preferred Additional certifications in Program Management, Agile Coaching, Change Management, or Data Governance are highly desirable What We Offer At Trissential, we value leadership, collaboration, innovation, and the ability to deliver meaningful business outcomes. By joining our client's team, you'll work on highly visible enterprise initiatives while enjoying flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits! $155,000–$165,000 annually or $92–$102 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography. Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. Ready to be part of something exciting? If you're passionate about leading enterprise programs, guiding Agile delivery teams, and driving meaningful transformation initiatives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Program Manager & Agile Coach with Trissential.