Agile Project Manager at Chenega Corporation

Springfield, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agile Principles, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Agile Metrics, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Backlog Refinement, Coaching, Mentoring, Jira, ServiceNow, Trello, Asana, Problem-Solving

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Summary Agile Project Manager Springfield, VA Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) is seeking an Agile Project Manager that is responsible for leading and delivering projects using Agile principles while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, customer expectations, and Chenega’s commitment to operational excellence. This role focuses on end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and continuously improving environment. The Agile Project Manager serves as a trusted partner to clients, leadership, and delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable value. Responsibilities Project & People Management Lead the full project lifecycle from requirements definition and planning through execution, deployment, and final delivery. Manage and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Plan, allocate, and manage project resources, including personnel, schedules, and budgets, to ensure efficient execution. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and impediments to maintain momentum and delivery confidence. Track and report project performance using Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and delivery forecasts. Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, contractual requirements, and stakeholder expectations. Communication & Stakeholder Management Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners. Communicate project goals, timelines, risks, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, briefings, and executive-level updates. Proactively identify and resolve conflicts within project teams or with stakeholders to maintain alignment and trust. Negotiate scope, timelines, priorities, and resources with stakeholders and third-party vendors as needed. Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement Apply Agile principles to plan, execute, and deliver projects in a flexible and iterative manner. Facilitate Agile ceremonies as appropriate (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives). Support backlog refinement and prioritization in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders. Coach and mentor team members on Agile best practices to promote continuous improvement and delivery maturity. Use lessons learned, retrospectives, and performance data to improve team effectiveness and project outcomes. Tools & Reporting Utilize Agile project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar) to plan, track, and report project progress. Leverage data and metrics to inform decisions, identify trends, and improve delivery performance. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 10+ years of relevant work experience Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through delivery. Active TS/SCI clearance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to obtain CI Poly Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others. Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues. Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired. Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it How you’ll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. Chenega MIOS’s culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Corporate citizenship Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/ Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/ #Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC

Responsibilities

The Agile Project Manager is responsible for leading the full project lifecycle from requirements definition through execution and delivery, while managing and motivating cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution and high performance. This role involves establishing strong stakeholder relationships, communicating project status clearly, and proactively identifying and resolving risks and impediments.