About BayRock Labs
At BayRock Labs, we pioneer innovative tech solutions that drive business transformation. As a leading product engineering firm based in Silicon Valley, we provide full-cycle product development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies in AI, ML, and data analytics. Our collaborative, inclusive culture fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Join us to work on ground-breaking projects and be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and innovation. Together, let's redefine what's possible in technology.
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager / Scrum Master to drive end-to-end delivery of complex technology initiatives while enabling high-performing agile teams. This hybrid role requires strong program and project management skills, hands-on Scrum facilitation, deep working knowledge of Jira, and the ability to engage effectively with backend and frontend engineering teams. Prior experience working in Cisco environments is a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Delivery Management
• Own planning, execution, tracking, and delivery across multiple workstreams and agile teams.
• Manage scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans to ensure predictable delivery.
• Provide clear, executive-level status reporting, metrics, and delivery insights.
Agile / Scrum Facilitation
• Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more teams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner with Product Owners to refine backlogs, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize work.
• Remove impediments and coach teams on agile best practices and continuous improvement.
Jira & Tooling
• Own Jira configuration and usage, including epics, stories, tasks, workflows, sprint boards, dashboards, and reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and transparency for velocity, burn-downs, capacity planning, and dependency tracking.
Technical Coordination
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Coordinate delivery across backend components (APIs, databases, microservices, data pipelines) and frontend components (web applications, dashboards, UI frameworks).
• Ensure technical dependencies and integration points are clearly understood and managed.
Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, QA, Architecture, and Business stakeholders.
• Communicate timelines, risks, trade-offs, and decisions clearly and proactively.
• Support release planning, UAT coordination, and production readiness.
Required Qualifications
• Strong experience as a Technical Program Manager, Project Manager, or Scrum Master in a software delivery environment.
• Hands-on experience with Jira for agile delivery, reporting, and governance.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Working knowledge of backend and frontend architectures sufficient to manage dependencies and guide discussions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
• Experience working on Cisco platforms, tools, or enterprise programs.
• Exposure to large-scale, multi-team or distributed agile programs.
• Agile or program management certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMP, etc.).
