OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

Northramp is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager with demonstrated experience supporting DHS-related programs.
This role is primarily onsite in Washington DC. Remote work may be approved up to 80% depending on the client’s workload and scheduling needs.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep Agile delivery expertise, proven success in leading cross-functional teams, and hands-on proficiency with JIRA and the broader Atlassian suite. Certification in Atlassian platforms, along with familiarity with Google Cloud tools and scaled Agile frameworks, is strongly preferred. This role requires a confident ability to engage directly with federal stakeholders—translating mission needs into actionable delivery plans while ensuring execution stays tightly aligned with strategic objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DHS suitability or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certification: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including at least 3 years in Agile environments.
• Experience supporting federal government programs, preferably in insurance, financial services, disaster response, or citizen-facing digital services.
• Strong working knowledge of JIRA and Atlassian tools.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud or Cloud Native services.
• Demonstrated ability to balance policy requirements with customer-facing technology solutions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-visibility, citizen-facing projects.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Atlassian certification (JIRA/Confluence administration or related).
• Google Cloud Digital Leader or other similar certification.
• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or other relevant Agile/PM certifications.
• Familiarity with customer experience (CX) design and human-centered approaches to delivering digital service.
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks in federal environments.

• Lead Agile project teams to deliver solutions that advance critical mission objectives in the federal insurance and disaster response domain.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, sprint plans, and delivery schedules, balancing policy, customer experience, and technology requirements.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Utilize JIRA and the Atlassian suite to track progress, manage backlogs, and produce actionable reports and metrics for both leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate across business analysts, technical teams, and policy experts to ensure alignment of deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and ensure on-time, within-scope delivery.
• Promote Agile best practices, coach team members, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.