Job Title: Mid-Level Agile Practitioner / Project Manager
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: DOE + full benefits
Clearance: Active Public Trust (or ability to obtain)

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Mid-Level Agile Practitioner/Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on project management skills with expertise in Agile principles to help teams deliver value efficiently and effectively. This role is key to fostering an Agile mindset across teams while ensuring project goals are met on time and within scope.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP, ICP-ACC).
• 3–5 years of experience in Agile coaching and/or project management roles.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe).
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and training teams in Agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of successfully managing medium-sized projects in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency and experience with the project management tool Jira.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate and influence complex, cross-functional environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)).
• Experience working in both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile project delivery methods.
• Experience supporting Government customers
• Knowledge of scaling Agile practices across multiple teams.
• Familiarity with metrics for measuring Agile maturity and team performance.

Agile Coaching

• Guide teams in adopting and improving Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Mentor team members, product owners, leadership, and stakeholders to embrace an Agile mindset and practices.
• Identify and address team or organizational impediments to continuous delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews to foster transparency and collaboration.
• Champion best practices for backlog grooming, prioritization, and story writing.

Project Management

• Plan and oversee waterfall and agile-based projects to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Coordinate project scope, resources, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manage risks and dependencies across teams, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership, including status reports and dashboards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Act as a bridge between technical and business teams to align goals and expectations.
• Influence positive change at both team and organizational levels.
• Lead by example, modeling Agile values and behaviors.