Junior Program Manager; Agile – Digital Delivery

New York 7 days agoPart-time External
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Position: Junior Program Manager (Agile – Digital Delivery) Location: New York Junior Program Manager (Agile – Digital Delivery) Location: New York City – Flatiron District (Manhattan) Work Model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week onsite) Compensation: Up to $130K base + 10% bonus + benefits (401k, insurance) Start Date: February 2026 About the Company Our client is a global digital transformation and technology consulting firm with a strong presence in New York. They specialize in delivering premium, client-facing digital solutions for upper-market and luxury brands. This is a fast-paced, execution-driven consulting environment with exposure to top-tier clients. The Role We are hiring a Junior Program Manager to coordinate Agile software delivery for a major U.S. retail client. This is a hands-on execution role focused on Agile delivery processes, internal team coordination, and direct client communication. You will be embedded with a single client account for the first 12–18 months, with opportunities to expand into other projects or accounts afterward. This role is ideal for candidates with junior-level experience in Agile delivery—such as Junior PMs, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, or Product Owners—who are highly organized, execution-focused, and confident in professional client interactions. Responsibilities • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) • Track delivery timelines, dependencies, risks, and follow-ups • Support backlog grooming and sprint planning with Product Owners • Coordinate across software engineers, QA, and tech leads • Maintain Jira and Confluence with accurate, real-time delivery data • Prepare and deliver internal and client-facing status reports • Escalate blockers or risks early to senior delivery leadership Ideal Candidate Profile • 5–8 years of experience in digital or IT project environments • Background in junior-level roles such as Project Manager, Scrum Master, Business Analyst, or Product Owner • Clear, professional, and confident communicator • Comfortable working directly with clients in a polished, high-touch environment • Strong familiarity with software development and digital delivery teams • Jira and Confluence required; Salesforce a plus • Agile/Scrum certifications are a plus, but not required • Experience in the retail or luxury space is helpful but not mandatory Work Model • Hybrid: Minimum 2 days per week onsite in Flatiron District (Manhattan) • More frequent in-office presence is welcome and encouraged A Day in the Life Morning: Agile ceremonies, team syncs, offshore coordination, documentation Afternoon: Project tracking, client meetings, delivery follow-ups, planning What This Role Is This IS: • A hands-on, execution-focused delivery coordination role • A learning opportunity in digital consulting with premium clients • A chance to build Agile experience in a high-touch consulting environment Interview Process • HR Screening • Agile/Delivery Interview with Program Leadership • Offer To Apply Send your resume in confidence to Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. A signed NDA will be required before further client details are shared. #J-18808-Ljbffr