Agile Project Manager III

CACI • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Agile project execution while providing direct support to program operations, performance management, and business analysis functions for Department of Defense mission requirements. As an Agile Project Manager, you will manage the overall performance, execution, and completion of projects, tasks, or delivery orders from initiation through closeout. You will apply Agile project management principles—including iterative planning, sprint execution, and continuous stakeholder collaboration—to enable rapid adaptation to evolving priorities. Support program operations by identifying and facilitating resolution of operational issues and serving as a liaison between technical and functional areas. Conduct business process analysis, performance metrics development, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Manage one or more activities, control accounts, or tasks within a broader project/program, reporting to the program manager chain of command. Track cost, schedule, and technical performance while proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance (required)
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a Technical or Managerial discipline, or equivalent experience
• 10 + years of related professional experience in program/project management, business analysis, or program operations support
• Demonstrated experience applying Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe ) in a professional environment
• Experience managing project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting business process analysis, cost/benefit analyses, and performance metrics development
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and organizational change plans
• Strong understanding of program operations support, including liaising between technical and functional areas
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders outside the immediate project team regarding policies, practices, and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing leadership and stakeholders
• Experience managing the ongoing performance of a project after production or delivery
• Ability to establish tactical and operational plans and manage multiple concurrent priorities

Nice To Haves

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or SAFe Agilist certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tools
• Experience with program/project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Confluence
• Experience managing subcontractor performance and teaming relationships
• Familiarity with government contracting processes, CDRLs, and deliverable management
• Knowledge of risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes
• Experience developing transition plans, strategic plans, or organizational change management strategies
• Previous experience supporting government program offices or defense contractors
• Experience managing geographically distributed or matrixed teams
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and iterative software delivery pipelines in support of Agile program execution

Responsibilities

• Apply Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies to plan, execute, and continuously refine project deliverables in an iterative development environment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment and momentum.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource-loaded work plans, and risk registers to track program execution.
• Support program business and functional operations, acting as a liaison between technical teams, functional areas, and program leadership.
• Conduct research and analysis of business practices, perform cost/benefit analyses, and implement process improvements to enhance organizational performance.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics, quality checkpoints, and dashboards that measure execution against Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) standards.
• Design and implement communication strategies and plans to support organizational change and stakeholder alignment.
• Support recurring Program Management Reviews (PMRs), status reporting, and continuous process improvement activities.
• Manage action item tracking, meeting minutes, risk registers, and configuration management activities using collaborative tools such as Jira and integrated program portals.
• Coordinate with technical leads, subcontractors, and support personnel to ensure successful task execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Support transition planning, strategic plan development, and business process documentation for program initiatives.
• Influence policies, practices, and procedures both within and outside the immediate project team.
• Ensure organizational policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by the project team.
• Serve as a key point of contact between the project team, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
• Manage the ongoing performance of a project after production or delivery.
• Establish tactical and operational plans and manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior