Program Manager, Software Delivery

Walker & Dunlop

Program Manager leading software delivery programs at Walker & Dunlop. Driving strategic priorities and managing risks across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
PMP, SAFe, or equivalent program/project management certification preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementsoftware deliveryAgileSAFecapacity planningrisk managementstakeholder managementresource managementdelivery methodologiescross-functional program management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillscollaborationdecision-makingproblem-solvingleadershipadaptabilityownershippatienceteamwork

Certifications

PMPSAFe