Agile Project Manager

Overview

Everforth ECS is seeking an Agile Project Manager to work in Fairfax, VA office. This position is contingent upon contract award. Everforth ECS is seeking an Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional delivery teams supporting enterprise data modernization and advanced analytics initiatives for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Agile PM will drive execution using Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, while ensuring alignment between technical delivery, stakeholder priorities, and mission outcomes.

This role will support data management, AI/ML readiness, and cloud modernization initiatives critical to CPSC’s Sentinel-driven product safety analytics environment.

• Lead Agile delivery activities across cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage Kanban workflows and optimize throughput in continuous delivery environments.
• Coordinate delivery dependencies across multiple Agile teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, release plans, schedules, and risk registers aligned to mission priorities.
• Track and communicate progress against KPIs, milestones, and delivery objectives.
• Anticipate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery predictability.
• Utilize Agile project management tools including Azure Boards, MS Planner, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
• Develop dashboards and executive-level reporting artifacts for transparency into delivery status, team velocity, and program health.
• Serve as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership.
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making and resolve delivery impediments to maintain team effectiveness.
• Promote Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and organizational adaptability.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, roles, and responsibilities.

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

• 5-7 years of project management experience supporting complex, cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years applying Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe in enterprise environments.
• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Azure Boards, MS Planner, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics including velocity, burn-down charts, cumulative flow, and reporting best practices.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience supporting data modernization, analytics, AI/ML, or cloud-based programs.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments and enterprise Agile delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated servant leadership experience enabling high-performing technical teams.
• Experience supporting federal government programs or regulated environments.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a global organization delivering technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation to defense, intelligence, and federal agencies.