[Remote] Program Manager, Software Delivery

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate capital provider with an in-house technology team focused on real estate data, data science, and technology. The Program Manager for Software Delivery will lead complex, cross-functional software delivery programs, coordinating strategy, dependencies, risks, governance, and execution across engineering, product, design, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software delivery programs to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives
• Define program goals, success metrics, and delivery roadmaps in collaboration with technology stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-project dependencies, risks, timelines, and priorities to support cohesive end-to-end delivery
• Establish and maintain governance, reporting, and communication frameworks that scale across teams and audiences
• Drive collaboration and decision-making across engineering, product, design, and business teams throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and blockers by surfacing concerns early and driving resolution plans
• Ensure consistent and pragmatic use of delivery methodologies, including Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery models
• Facilitate executive and cross-functional decision-making through concise insights, reporting, metrics, and recommendations
• Champion continuous improvement in delivery practices, tooling, operational processes, and team collaboration
• Support resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization activities across programs and teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 7+ years of experience in software delivery, program management, or related technology leadership roles
• 3+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent software delivery initiatives or programs
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional software programs from initiation through delivery
• Demonstrated experience working with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Experience operating within enterprise-scale or SaaS technology environments
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and scaling methodologies (e.g., SAFe, LeSS), including the judgment to apply them pragmatically based on team and organizational needs
• Solid understanding of modern software engineering and product delivery practices
• Strong resource management skills, including forecasting, capacity planning, prioritization, and tradeoff analysis
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across executive, product, and engineering audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise status updates, risk summaries, and decision-support materials
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into structured, actionable delivery plans
• Experience with modern delivery tooling (e.g., Jira, Linear, Confluence) and an understanding of how tooling enables effective delivery practices
• Demonstrated ability to identify, surface, and resolve risks before they become delivery issues
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
• PMP, SAFe, or equivalent program/project management certification preferred

Benefits

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
• Comprehensive benefit options, including up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
• Competitive dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) + match
• Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
• A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
• Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Career development opportunities
• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

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