Agile Project Manager
About The Position
Hill Associates is seeking a dynamic Agile Project Manager to drive standardization while managing and executing a variety of projects related to end-user Information Technology (IT) services is a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role bridges the gap between technical administration and delivery facilitation—driving automation, visibility, and collaboration across enterprise projects. The ideal candidate combines hands-on expertise in on IT-focused organization with strong Agile leadership, enabling continuous improvement, data-driven insights, and predictable delivery outcomes in a mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 total years of related experience, or 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
- 3+ years of experience administering and developing with agile management tools such as JIRA and Azure DevOps.
- 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master or Agile Team Facilitator for technical or product teams.
- Proven experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and use of Agile metrics for performance improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to automate workflows and reporting using JQL, automation rules, and dashboards.
- Experience translating business requirements into technical workflows and reporting solutions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including client- facing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Federal Government experience supporting Agile or DevSecOps teams.
- SharePoint site and content administration.
- Atlassian Certified Expert, JIRA Administrator, or Confluence Administrator certifications.
- Familiarity with Power Automate, ServiceNow, or other ITSM/ticketing systems.
- Familiarity with service desk and ITIL frameworks in a large IT organization.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to facilitate collaboration between technical and business stakeholders, converting complex needs into actionable solutions.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile delivery teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.
- Partner with Product Owners to refine and manage backlogs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and release priorities.
- Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies, improving predictability, team velocity, and delivery quality.
- Track and communicate sprint performance and metrics through JIRA dashboards and Agile reports.
- Identify and remove impediments, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote Agile maturity and standardize delivery practices across the organization.
Benefits
- From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
