Andrew Graves

About Andrew Graves

As a seasoned Technical Program Director, I have led enterprise-scale transformations that delivered more than $20 million in cost savings. My focus has increasingly centered on leveraging Agentic AI to enhance product management, streamline delivery, and drive strategy realization.I have extensive experience working with cross-functional teams to modernize product development lifecycles and strategic execution. By deploying Agentic AI systems, I have enabled teams to automate complex workflows, accelerate decision-making, and ensure alignment with business objectives. My work involves integrating AI-powered agents that support product managers in identifying market opportunities, prioritizing features, and managing backlogs, ultimately leading to more data-driven and impactful product strategies.My work has supported the rollout of platforms that utilize AI to dynamically adapt to changing priorities, while improving team productivity and product outcomes. I’ve also driven the adoption of business intelligence and productivity tools across organizations, enabling better transparency, traceability, and alignment for product and program initiatives at scale.With a foundation in Agile transformation, Lean Portfolio Management, and certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) and SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), I bring a structured, strategic approach to innovation, ensuring that AI initiatives are not only cutting-edge but also secure and value-driven.

Experience

1. Agile Program Leader

   Southern Company

   Jul 2025 — Present

   As an Agile Program Lead, I oversee a multi-team program of nine operations, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code teams responsible for enabling frictionless delivery across the enterprise. My focus is on driving alignment between strategy and execution; building flow across complex environments, standardizing work intake and prioritization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

• International Business Development
• Program Management
• Mobile Devices
• Sales
• Certified Scrum Product Owner
• Certified Scrum Master Csm
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Scaled Agile Framework
• Cloud Computing
• Certified Scrum Professional
• Workforce Development
• Start-Ups
• Process Improvement
• Telecommunications
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Sdlc
• Saas
• Team Leadership
• Project Portfolio Management
• Executive Management
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Business Intelligence
• Agile Methodologies
• Enterprise Software
• Strategy
• Management