Agile Project Manager

Akima, LLC • North Bethesda, MD

3d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima, LLC company provides turnkey solutions that offer better systems, tools, and methods to further your goals, reduce costs, and streamline operations. From requirements analysis, design, and implementation to operations and training ADM’s personnel are well-versed in best practices across Enterprise IT, Mission Support Services, and Specialized Technologies.
We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead cross-functional development teams in the delivery of enterprise-grade low-code applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Scrum methodologies and proven success in managing projects on both the Appian and Salesforce platforms. You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that our low-code solutions deliver rapid value, scalability, and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in software development.
• 3+ years of specific experience managing Appian and/or Salesforce
• Proven track record of delivering projects using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with Agile management tools (Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, DevOps, etc.).
• Understanding of the SDLC in a low-code environment (Appian Designer, Salesforce Setup).
• Basic understanding of API integrations (REST/SOAP) and data modeling concepts.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required.
• Must be a US citizen and/or green card holder and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong servant-leadership mindset.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset for process improvement.
• Prior FDA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Agile Delivery & Scrum Leadership:
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) for multiple teams.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and practices to ensure continuous improvement and high-velocity delivery.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with Product Owners, ensuring stories are "Ready" for development.
• Remove impediments and protect the team from external distractions to maintain sprint focus.
• Platform-Specific Project Management:
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of Appian (BPM/Case Management) and Salesforce (CRM/Experience Cloud) implementations.
• Understand the unique constraints and capabilities of low-code platforms to guide realistic estimation and release planning.
• Coordinate cross-platform integrations (e.g., Salesforce data triggering Appian processes) and manage dependencies between diverse technical teams.
• Manage release schedules, sandbox environments, and deployment strategies in a multi-environment architecture.
• Stakeholder & Risk Management:
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing transparent reporting on project velocity, burn-down charts, and release timelines.
• Proactively identify technical and schedule risks, developing mitigation plans before they impact delivery.
• Manage scope creep effectively by enforcing change management processes within the Agile framework.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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