Agile Project Manager

Guidehouse•Abingdon, VA

5d•$85,000 - $141,000

About The Position

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 PI. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Agile certifications (CSM or A-CSM required; SAFe and PMI-ACP preferred).
5+ years Agile delivery experience; 2+ years in project management roles.
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Must be US citizen.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Proficiency with Agile and PM tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence).

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable.
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Responsibilities

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 PI.
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.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus