Agile Program Manager

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

In this role of Agile Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering complex projects with cross-functional implications. Your primary responsibility will be to plan, execute, and monitor multiple interrelated projects to ensure successful outcomes within defined timeframes, budgets, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, vendors, and executive management, to align project objectives with organizational goals and drive effective cross-functional collaboration

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• As needed, provide overall project management to projects / workstreams identified, and to do so, with infusing agile mindset/culture with the understanding we are looking to promote agility and flex the traditional model where possible. Execute to the standard NB IT PMO model.
• Managing multiple projects / tracks within a large/complex program.
• Manage contributions of multiple APM's As needed, provide coaching duties for facilitating our NB IT best in class agile practices / agile ways of working; execute to the standard NB IT PMO model
• Scheduling and facilitating necessary meetings and related action items
• Working with outside vendors (if applicable) and internal New Balance teams to plan and
• Manage the project activities, provide governance and oversight, provide status and other inputs to Business and IT stakeholders / Leadership
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues (and related mitigation plans); escalate in a clear and timely manner as appropriate.
• Track project budget and Invoice spends, as needed
• Collaborate, participate, and contribute to collaborative NB IT PM/Agile center of excellence

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of technical project management experience with minimum 4+ years of specific experience in IT preferred, with a BS degree in technical field/ equivalent experience is preferred.
• Certification in Agile practice such as CSM or Sr CSM.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of technical agile management experience
• Management/oversight of multiple agile teams/APMs
• Continually drive improvement through the evolution of agile maturity, restrospectives, and metrics
• Ability to manage several complex projects concurrently, Providing guidance to other APMs as part of a project initiative
• Experience with budget and resource management and with communications to Sr. leadership
• Technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development or IT a plus
• Experience with using MS Word, MS Project, Visio
• Experience and ability to work within an Agile framework, using tools such as ADO (Microsoft DevOps)
• Time management and organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills . Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.