Agile Project Manager

Job Family:
IT Project Management Travel Required:
Up to 10% Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
The Agile Project Manager (APM) delivers business outcomes by combining facilitative Agile leadership with project management discipline. The APM orchestrates planning and execution across cross-functional teams, ensures value delivery and transparency, manages risks and dependencies, and elevates team performance through coaching and continuous improvement. They balance iterative, adaptive delivery with right-sized scope, predictable cadence, and effective stakeholder communication and governance.
Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate release activities to include documentation, release call facilitation, approval tracking, dependency management, etc.

- Own application-specific roadmaps; review with Product Owners and stakeholders at least once per program increment (PI) planning period.

- Create delivery plans that right-size scope to the cadence (target: 90%+ of Epics fit within 1–2 sprints).

- Ensure backlog hygiene; track target dates for Epics/Initiatives; partner with POs to refine and prioritize work.

- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and run SAFe Value-Stream Mapping and Problem-Solving workshops.

- Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and impediments; maintain visible risk/issue logs.

- Strengthen technical acumen; include technical leads in Scrum of Scrums; attend architecture forums.

- Improve release readiness: test coverage awareness, defect trends, rollout discipline.

- Maintain clear status reporting; tailor messaging for audience; balance transparency with discretion.

- Promote collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.

Performance Metric Tracking/Reporting

- Delivery of committed scope within agreed timelines.

- Team velocity and predictability improvements.

- Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement scores.

- Risk mitigation effectiveness and issue resolution time.

- Adoption of continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Need:
Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (FOUR (4) additional years of equivalent experience).

- Agile certifications (CSM or A-CSM, or SAFe)

- PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable.

- FIVE (5+) years Agile delivery experience; TWO (2+) years in project management discipline.

- Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

- Proficiency with Agile and PM tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence).

Agile Experience

- Facilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies and backlog refinement.

- Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile mindset and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

- Support PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, and scaled Agile practices.

- Promote iterative delivery and incremental value realization.

Project Management Experience

- Demonstrate application of project management best practices for scope and schedule.

- Develop team charters, status reports, and risk logs.

- Manage stakeholder expectations and communication plans.

- Coordinate across multiple teams and vendors for timely delivery.

- Utilize PM tools for tracking and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

What Would Be Nice To Have:
Certifications

- PMI-ACP

- ICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching Track

- ICAgile Product Management Track

- ICAgile Delivery Management Track

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:

- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

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Personal and Family Si