Agile Program Lead - Energy

Agile Program Lead

Company description Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Overview As an Agile Program Lead at Publicis Sapient, you will partner with senior client stakeholders within the Energy & Commodities sector to deliver large-scale digital business and technology transformation initiatives. You will lead complex programs end-to-end, owning both delivery excellence and commercial performance while acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders navigating industry disruption. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution, guiding cross-functional, globally distributed teams to deliver measurable business outcomes across trading, operations, customer experience, and digital platforms.

Your Impact You will drive both Program Delivery and Client Engagement success, including:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs, ensuring alignment to client business objectives and measurable outcomes
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a strategic partner across Energy & Commodities clients
• Defining and implementing optimal team structures (roles, capabilities, governance) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• Driving business value through the delivery of digital platforms, including cloud, data & analytics, trading systems, and customer experience solutions
• Managing program financials including revenue, margin, burn rate, and forecasting to ensure account health and profitability
• Leading program planning, risk management, and dependency tracking across multiple workstreams to ensure predictable delivery
• Advising clients on modern delivery methodologies (Agile, hybrid, product-centric models) and enabling lasting changes to ways of working
• Supporting business development activities, including shaping proposals, defining delivery models, and contributing to go-to-market strategies

Energy & Commodities Industry Focus Bring deep understanding of Energy & Commodities markets, including areas such as trading & risk management (ETRM/CTRM), upstream/downstream operations, utilities modernization, or renewable energy transition Advise clients on digital transformation opportunities across trading platforms, asset optimization, supply chain, and sustainability initiatives Translate industry trends (e.g., energy transition, decarbonization, volatility in commodity markets) into actionable technology and business solutions Partner with clients to modernize legacy systems and enable data-driven decision making in complex, highly regulated environments

Your Skills & Experience Proven experience leading large, complex digital or technology programs within a consulting or professional services environment Strong client leadership capabilities, with experience managing senior stakeholders and owning executive-level relationships Demonstrated ability to manage commercials, financials, and delivery performance within large engagements Deep experience with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models in enterprise environments Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams across global delivery models Experience contributing to sales pursuits, proposals, and solution shaping Familiarity with digital technologies including cloud, data platforms, AI, and modern engineering practices Set Yourself Apart With Prior experience working within Energy, Utilities, or Commodities trading environments Exposure to ETRM/CTRM platforms, energy trading systems, or large-scale asset/operations transformation Experience leading multi-million-dollar transformation programs with distributed teams Consulting background with a focus on industry-led transformation Relevant certifications (Scrum, SAFe, or product management)

Why This Role This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in client-facing, high-impact environments, combining: Strategic thinking (industry + transformation) Operational excellence (program delivery) Commercial ownership (engagement leadership) A Tip From the Hiring Manager: "You are an exceptional digital Program Manager that is always one step ahead of the game. You are a solution-based thinker and 'doer' that has a clear understanding of the agile methods and tools required to deliver outstanding digital products and services."

Additional information Benefits of Working Here: Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued 16 paid holidays throughout the year Generous parental leave and new parent transition program Tuition reimbursement Corporate gift matching program Role Level: Senior Manager Salary Range: 160,000 - 200,000 base pay As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.