Project Manager (Agile)

Job Title: Project Manager (Agile)

Location: Onsite - St. Louis

Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile project setup and delivery using Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies.

• Manage backlog creation, sprint planning, execution, and tracking to ensure on-time delivery.

• Establish reporting dashboards using Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools.

• Partner with the internal Project Manager to provide coaching and facilitate knowledge transfer.

• Ensure project delivery aligns with DCMA project objectives and company timelines.

• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource allocation, ensuring issues are addressed proactively.

• Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders, including business and technical teams.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.

• Strong background in Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

• Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills / Certifications

• Experience leading Agile IT projects in compliance-driven, utility-sector, or public-sector environments (preferred, not required).

• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe are a plus.