Senior Agile Program Manager
Location: Washington, DC
The Contractor must have direct experience leading agile transformations in either the federal or private space. The Contractor must have direct experience with Jira and Confluence.
The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:
10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformations
At least 5+ years of hands-on experience and proven track record of coaching teams
At least 3+ years of experience of effective project/program management or systems engineering experience demonstrating ability to manage complex initiatives
Deep understanding and expertise of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Deep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture rather than rigid framework adherence
Demonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworks
Strategic thinker with track record of evolving Agile practices, recommending improvements, and driving organizational change
Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior leadership, sponsors, and business stakeholders
Experience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk management
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challenges
Excellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitation
Bachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred
Industry leading Agile practitioner certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMP-ACP, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.
Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
