Agile Project Manager

McLean, Virginia, United States
· Tysons, Virginia, United States

Aug 31, 2026

$98,000 - $163,000/year

IT Project Management

Up to 10%

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (FOUR (4) additional years of equivalent experience).
• Agile certifications (CSM or A-CSM, or SAFe)
• 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).

• 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.

• 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).

• PMI-ACP
• ICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching Track
• ICAgile Product Management Track
• ICAgile Delivery Management Track

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. 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.

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