Agile Coach Job at Finezi Inc., Oakland, CA

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  • Finezi Inc.
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

Title: Program Manager, Expert – Lean Maturity & Waste Elimination

Type: Direct Hire (FTE – Client’s Direct)

Location: Oakland, CA or San Ramon, CA (Hybrid)

Business Unit: Information Technology

Pay Range: $120,000 – $147,000/ year)

Work Type: Hybrid – Combination of remote and on-site work at Oakland Or San ramon

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Program Manager, Expert – Lean Maturity & Waste Elimination to lead strategic IT programs and drive Agile and Lean transformation across the organization. This high-impact role requires an experienced leader who can manage complex technology initiatives, coach teams in Agile principles, and champion value delivery aligned with PG&E’s True North Strategy.

You’ll play a key role in enhancing PG&E’s IT operating model, fostering continuous improvement, and embedding Lean-Agile practices that strengthen delivery performance, collaboration, and business alignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Agile Coaching & Transformation
  • Coach teams and leadership to adopt and mature Agile principles across IT.
  • Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and create improvement roadmaps.
  • Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Release Train Engineers in Agile delivery.
  • Design and deliver Agile workshops, training, and Communities of Practice.
  • Use Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) to drive performance insights and improvements.
  • Program & Portfolio Management
  • Lead and coordinate multiple complex IT programs aligned with business strategy.
  • Manage interdependencies, resources, budgets, and delivery timelines.
  • Drive strategic planning and execution with clear goals and KPIs.
  • Implement Lean Portfolio Management to guide investment and prioritization decisions.
  • Champion Value Management by ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business and customer value.
  • Governance, Risk, and Communication
  • Identify and mitigate risks proactively to ensure program resilience.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, risk logs, and compliance with internal audit requirements.
  • Foster transparent stakeholder communication to ensure alignment and trust.
  • Promote servant leadership, innovation, and a culture of psychological safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Proven experience in Agile Coaching and Project/Program Management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related discipline
  • PMP Certification (PMI)
  • SAFe Agilist and/or SAFe Lean Portfolio Management certifications
  • Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools such as Planisware

Key Skills and Attributes

  • Strong grasp of project and program management methodologies
  • Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology programs
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage complex budgets and resources effectively
  • Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and navigating ambiguity
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering business value

Job Tags

Remote work,

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