Lejla Cizmic

About Lejla Cizmic

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am a Senior Program Leader with 10+ years of experience driving complex, cross-functional software and platform programs from planning through release across security, consumer, and distributed environments. I specialize in aligning engineering, product, and business stakeholders, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring delivery of high-impact initiatives at scale. My experience spans software product development, partner ecosystems, and global program execution across organizations such as Intel Corporation and McAfee. WHAT DIFFERENTIATES ME My ability to combine strong program execution with Agile and Lean coaching enables teams not only to deliver, but to continuously improve how they deliver.As a Corporate Trainer and Instructional Designer, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution by building structured learning programs that drive mindset shifts and build lasting organizational capability at scale. WHAT I DO BEST PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION • Drive end-to-end execution of complex software and platform programs • Manage dependencies, risks, and cross-functional alignment across engineering teams • Lead release planning, readiness, and delivery across distributed organizations SOFTWARE AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT • Support v1 product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) • Align product requirements, engineering priorities, and partner integrations • Improve development cycle times and delivery predictability AGILE, LEAN, AND ORGANIZATIONAL ENABLEMENT • Certified SAFe SPC with deep experience in Agile and Lean methodologies at scale • Coach teams and leaders to improve execution, collaboration, and delivery outcomes • Design operating models, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement practices • Facilitate executive-level workshops and enterprise-wide training sessions to align leadership and individual contributors on new strategic operating models. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Reduced software release cycle time from 6 weeks to 1 week • Led cross-functional programs across 300+ stakeholders and 4 global regions • Contributed to launch of award-winning products including McAfee LiveSafe and True Key • Designed operating structures to improve visibility, alignment, and delivery TECHNICAL TOOLKIT AND EXPERTISE Program Management | Agile and SAFe | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (CLSSGB)| Corporate Training & Enablement | Software Delivery | Release Management | Instructional Design | Portfolio Governance | Operational Excellence | Product Development | Curriculum Development

Experience

1. Agile & Lean Coach Founder, CEO

   Value Vectors Llc Agile & Lean Means

   Jul 2017 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

   Lead consulting engagements focused on improving execution, delivery, and operating models across software and product organizations.• Drive cross-functional program execution and transformation initiatives, aligning engineering, product, and business stakeholders to improve delivery outcomes• Design and implement program governance frameworks, metrics, and operating models to improve visibility, accountability, and execution predictability• Partner with leadership teams to manage dependencies, risks, and prioritization across complex initiatives and portfolios• Coach teams and leaders in Agile and Lean practices to improve collaboration, delivery, and continuous improvement• Design and deliver structured training programs and curriculum to build sustainable organizational capability• Speaker and published author on Agile, leadership, and digital transformation topics (PMI, Agile Alliance)

Education

• University of Colorado Denver

  B.A., German Studies and Philosophy

  2000 — 2003

• San Francisco State University

  M.A., German Literature and Linguistics

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Project Planning
• Localization
• Testing
• Technical Translation
• Globalization
• Marketing
• Software Project Management
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Editing
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Translation
• Linguistics
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Team Building
• Internationalization