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Job Title: Agile Program Manager Location: Remote: PST preferred Contract on T4 Part time: 7 hours a day. total 28 hours a week Duration: 18 months Role Summary The Agile Project Manager / Agile Coach will support Microsoft’s AI division by leading Agile transformation efforts, improving delivery processes, and enabling high-impact internal employee experience programs. This role requires hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps, Agile methodology, data visualization, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem solver, and coach who can guide teams, implement scalable frameworks, and strengthen organizational agility. Typical Day in the Role • Guide delivery teams on Agile practices and support adoption of Agile frameworks. • Work daily in Azure DevOps to create and manage work items, dashboards, queries, and reporting structures. • Plan and execute onboarding, intern engagement, AI Academy programs, and internal business events. • Manage logistics, run-of-show documents, and stakeholder coordination for employee engagement programs. • Build dashboards and reporting using Power BI and ADO to track team performance and Agile metrics. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, and daily standups. • Create and maintain documentation, process guides, and training material. • Coach multiple teams to improve Agile maturity and delivery predictability. • Respond to escalations and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. • Track program success through data insights, sentiment metrics, and participation results. • Build scalable story-pointing frameworks and estimation models across teams. Core Responsibilities • Lead Agile transformation initiatives across cross-functional teams. • Measure effectiveness of Agile frameworks and recommend improvements. • Build and maintain dashboards, burndown charts, velocity tracking, and visual delivery metrics. • Deliver DevOps automation and workflow solutions. • Provide coaching and enablement on Azure DevOps and Agile best practices. • Collaborate with stakeholder groups including HR, Comms, Business Operations, and Engineering. • Deliver project status reports, schedules, and executive-level presentations. • Support operational planning, resource management, and continuous process improvement. Required Qualifications • 8–10 years of relevant project/program management experience. • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO). • 4+ years of Agile methodology experience (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). • Proven experience coaching multiple Agile teams. • Strong data visualization and dashboard development (Power BI, Excel, ADO analytics). • Experience with SharePoint site design and content architecture. • Strong communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management. • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Prosci, or Agile certifications. • Experience working within Microsoft (FTE or vendor). • Power Platform knowledge (Power BI, Power Automate). • Experience integrating Azure DevOps with Microsoft products (Teams, Exchange, SharePoint). • Learning & Development program support experience (onboarding, academy programs). Success Measures • Agile effectiveness metrics and measurable improvements in delivery outcomes. • Dashboard-based progress transparency and stakeholder feedback. • Engagement quality and responsiveness. • Ability to operate autonomously and deliver high-quality work on schedule. Unique Selling Points • Opportunity to lead high-impact transformation in the Microsoft AI division. • Work with cutting-edge Generative AI and enterprise-scale solutions. • High visibility and influence across global engineering teams (~8,000 employees). • Autonomy, innovation, and fast-paced environment. • Fully remote work flexibility.