Brett Powell Email & Phone Number

As a Senior Software Program Manager with a strong foundation in Scrum and Agile methodologies, I bring rich experience driving high-impact software programs to success. My journey has taken me from the ground up—from IT Business Systems Analyst to Scrum Master, and ultimately to Program Management—giving me a well-rounded perspective on technical, strategic, and operational aspects of software development.I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. My expertise spans agile coaching, team facilitation, and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business objectives. I've worked with a diverse set of technologies and platforms, always with a focus on delivering high-quality software on time and within budget.Having transitioned through various roles—Senior Scrum Master, Senior IT Business Systems Analyst, and Associate IT Analyst—I’ve honed my ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My experience working with development teams and stakeholders at all levels allows me to bridge the gap between technology and business goals, driving value for the organization.As I take the next step in my career, I’m excited to apply my leadership, problem-solving, and program management skills to shape the future of software development, deliver scalable solutions, and ensure that teams are empowered to succeed.Let’s connect if you're interested in discussing how I can help your organization deliver outstanding software solutions and accelerate its digital transformation.

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  Scrum Program Manager

  Dematic

  2022 - Present - Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

  I lead cross-functional teams in adopting Agile methodologies, prioritizing streamlined project delivery, and improving team performance. To ensure consistency, I introduced standardized onboarding and training programs for North American Scrum Masters, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing. I established organizational metrics to track project progress, test completion, defect resolution, and team velocity, enabling data-driven decision-making.Redefined Quality Assurance branching strategies in software development by introducing a requirements traceability matrix directly linked to customer requirement documents to certify QA testing aligned with defined requirements and achieved time savings of 20 hours per week per project and over $1M in annual cost savings.Conducted stakeholder meetings, performed gap analyses, and leveraged leadership champions to drive adoption, resulting in an annual overhead cost reduction of approximately $700K.Delivered substantial cost savings, averaging $250K per project by introducing a scalable 'tiers of service' model.Spearheaded change management initiative that resulted in a 24% decrease in rework for development and QA efforts in 2024.Implemented Jira workflow modification to improve project tracking accuracy to 98% by significantly enhancing team efficiency and progress visibility.Formulated a new sales-oriented estimation model that increased business retention and new business by 34%.Executed 'BigPicture' add-in for Jira across large to huge projects (valued at $5mm-$30mm+) to streamline roadmap planning and project organization using SAFe methodologies.