Program Manager – Product & Program Management (Agentic AI, ValueOps & R&D Transformation)

TL;DR

Program Manager – Product & Program Management (Agentic AI, ValueOps & R&D Transformation): Lead strategic enterprise transformation initiatives that redefine how software is planned, built, and delivered with an accent on Agentic AI-enabled product and program workflows, portfolio governance, and engineering execution. Focus on integrating Product Portfolio Management (PPM/SPM), Agile planning, DevOps/DevSecOps, and R&D operations into a unified operating model while improving delivery predictability and business value realization.

Company

hirify.global builds enterprise software and technology solutions.

What you will do

• Define and execute the strategy to integrate Agentic AI across product management, program management, and engineering.
• Drive AI-assisted business case generation, roadmap planning, portfolio prioritization, and investment planning for executive decision support.
• Lead portfolio governance and value realization: capacity planning, roadmap management, portfolio health metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Transform engineering execution with modern Agile practices, Value Stream Management, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted software delivery; improve release management, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, managing complex dependencies and providing executive-level communication, risk management, and governance.
• Champion AI adoption across R&D organizations and coach leaders on Agile/Lean portfolio practices and AI-enabled decision making.

Requirements

• Location: USA (CA - Promontory E)
• Engineering degree and 10+ years of experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, Portfolio Management, or Engineering Program Leadership.
• 5+ years leading global, cross-functional teams and strategic enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading Agile and enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Software Portfolio Management (SPM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), and Agile planning methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; strong analytical and business acumen using metrics to drive decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing Agentic AI, Generative AI, or AI copilots in product development organizations.
• Knowledge of ValueOps, Lean Portfolio Management, OKRs, Value Stream Management, and Product Operations.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Platform Engineering, and engineering productivity initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud-native software development and enterprise SaaS platforms.
• PMI certifications (PMP/PgMP), SAFe, Scrum, or equivalent Agile certifications.
• Experience with enterprise tools such as Clarity, Rally, Jira, Aha!, ServiceNow SPM, Planview, or Azure DevOps.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Discretionary annual bonus and potential equity grants/awards.
• 401(K), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence per applicable laws.

Hiring process

• Apply through the candidate login flow (create an account if needed, then sign in and submit the application).
• Compensation and benefits are provided as part of the role details; additional plan documents and award agreements apply to equity.