Title: Program Manager (Auto or Retail background) Location: Detroit, MI ( Looking for local candidates) Duration: Long term Location: Strong preference to candidates local to Detroit Onsite: 2-3 days onsite at the client site in Detroit, bi-weekly Travel: If not local to Detroit, bi-weekly travel to the client site for 2-3 days that week Interview Process: 2-3 internal interviews, no client round Top 3 Skills/Experience Needed: • Vast Program Management background • Commerce expertise, particularly Shopify • Auto/Retail background • Project/Industry Experience: • Automotive is preferred, Retail would be secondary Director Agile Program Management As a Director Agile Program Management - Agile Program Lead, you will be responsible for leading Agile program delivery and transformation initiatives across Commerce Platform programs. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to implement scaled Agile frameworks, drive program execution, and enable high-performing teams to deliver value at scale. Your Impact • Lead Agile program execution across enterprise-scale Commerce Platform initiatives. • Implement and optimize SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum@Scale frameworks for Agile delivery. • Develop Agile transformation strategies and roadmaps to improve agility across teams. • Oversee Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and ensure alignment between business objectives and delivery. • Drive cross-functional collaboration between product, engineering, and business stakeholders. • Establish Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices to optimize investment prioritization. • Facilitate PI Planning, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt sessions, and governance reviews. • Implement metrics and KPIs to measure Agile maturity, velocity, and business outcomes. • Lead organizational change initiatives to embed Agile culture and mindset at scale. • Mentor and coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams to enhance delivery effectiveness. Skills & Experience • 12+ years of experience in Agile program management, Agile coaching, or enterprise Agile transformation. • Strong expertise in SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD). • Experience managing large-scale Agile programs in Commerce Platforms such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud, SAP Commerce, Adobe Commerce, or Shopify Plus. • Hands-on experience with Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Program Increment (PI) planning, and Agile governance. • Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira Align, Rally, Confluence, Miro, or VersionOne. • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with C-level executives. • Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, and Agile software development practices. • Excellent facilitation, leadership, and communication skills to drive Agile adoption at scale. Set Yourself Apart With • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), PMI-ACP, or Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC). • Experience in Agile Value Stream Mapping and Lean Portfolio Management. • Deep knowledge of Commerce Platform modernization, headless commerce, and composable commerce architectures. • Strong ability to drive Agile transformations in global, distributed teams. • Thought leadership in Agile ways of working, business agility, and digital transformation. Estimated Min Rate: $63.00 Estimated Max Rate: $90.00 What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • MetLife Voluntary Benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401K Retirement Savings Plan • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll • Referral Bonus Programs • Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.