Agile Project Manager

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

2d•Remote

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 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.
Performance Metric Tracking/Reporting
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.

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.)