Sr. Agile Project Manager

Element Solutions•Washington, DC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Element Solutions is looking for a driven and highly experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to support a government contract working hybrid, with additional on-site presence as required by the client. The Senior Agile Project Manager provides project leadership and agile facilitation support for complex programs and initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects using both traditional project management and agile methodologies to ensure successful delivery of outcomes within scope, schedule, and budget constraints. The Senior Agile Project Manager works closely with program leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to facilitate agile ceremonies, promote agile best practices, and remove obstacles that impact team performance. This position plays a key role in ensuring effective collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across project teams supporting government programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution.
Eight (8) or more years of experience supporting project management, agile facilitation, or scrum leadership activities to include business process improvement or transformation initiatives.
Experience managing multi-workstream projects using agile frameworks with business and technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated Agile experience ensuring delivery expectations are met.
Experience using agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
Proficiency in at least one agile framework (Scrum, SAFe, etc.).
Strong presentation, visualization, and reporting skills for executive and technical audiences.
US Citizenship required.
Must reside in the Continental US; and be within driving distance to Washington, DC.
Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing BPI or modernization efforts in economic research, financial services, or a regulatory environment.
Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Agilist).
Organizational Change Management Certification (e..g., Prosci).
Experience working with or supporting senior leadership, steering committees, or governance bodies.
Experience supporting state or federal government programs.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and oversee project activities using both traditional project management and agile methodologies to deliver project objectives within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach project teams and stakeholders in agile principles, frameworks, and best practices to enhance team productivity and delivery outcomes.
Identify, track, and remove impediments that impact team performance or project progress.
Coordinate cross-functional resources, tasks, and deliverables to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Manage stakeholder expectations by providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Support backlog prioritization and ensure alignment between business requirements and development activities.
Monitor project performance metrics and adjust project strategies as necessary to address changing requirements or priorities.
Foster a collaborative and iterative work environment that encourages transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support program leadership in maintaining compliance with contractual requirements, project governance standards, and reporting expectations.