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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Manager - Agile Delivery & JIRA Governance - **Company:** Everest Global Solutions - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Smartsheet, Functional Dependencies, Information Technology, ServiceNow Customer Service Management, Servicenow - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6b6cb52b-94f3-415a-bc46-46ea0f5b6f38 ## About the Role This role requires hands-on experience with JIRA administration, Agile methodologies, stakeholder management, reporting, risk management, and program governance across enterprise environments., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. * 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience in enterprise environments. * Strong hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence. * Proven experience managing Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery programs. * Experience creating and maintaining JIRA workflows, dashboards, reports, and custom filters. * Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and release management. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and distributed teams. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. * Experience with risk management, dependency tracking, and program governance., * PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certification. * Experience with enterprise transformation, digital modernization, or cloud migration programs. * Knowledge of Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, or other project management tools. * Experience working with global teams and offshore delivery models. * Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau., * JIRA Administration & Configuration * Confluence * Agile / Scrum / SAFe * Program & Portfolio Management * Sprint Planning & Tracking * Release Management * Risk & Issue Management * Resource Planning * Executive Reporting * KPI & Metrics Tracking * Power BI / Tableau (Preferred) * Azure DevOps (Preferred) ## Description We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with strong expertise in JIRA, Agile program management, and cross-functional delivery leadership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing multiple projects and workstreams while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards., * Lead and manage large-scale programs involving multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders. * Develop and maintain program roadmaps, delivery plans, milestones, and dependencies. * Drive Agile delivery processes using JIRA for sprint planning, backlog management, release tracking, and reporting. * Configure and manage JIRA dashboards, workflows, boards, filters, and reports to provide visibility into program performance. * Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. * Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. * Facilitate program governance meetings, status reviews, sprint reviews, and executive reporting. * Track key program metrics including velocity, burn-down charts, capacity planning, resource utilization, and delivery KPIs. * Ensure alignment between business objectives and project execution. * Manage cross-functional dependencies and resolve blockers impacting delivery. * Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across Agile teams. * Support budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and vendor coordination when required. * Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, and program health dashboards. ## Related Videos - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [An introduction to Extreme Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/709-an-introduction-to-extreme-programming) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)