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Sr. Program Manager (Agile)

Washington, DC, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

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Sr Agile Program Manager
100% ONSITE in NW Washington DC 20006 (New York Ave)
Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be able to pass enhanced FBI background screening (criminal, financial and finger printing) for Public Trust clearance
Performance Period: June 2026- Dec 31 2026, with the possibility of multi-year extension based on performance
W-2 or C2C

Must Apply before May 13^th 12:00pm

BACKGROUND:
Ongoing need for skilled agile professionals to assist with agile maturity in the Division of Information Technology (IT). Agile maturity and related services will be required for the Board’s Forecasting & Modeling Program (F&M).

REQUIREMENTS:
The Contractor shall provide skilled agile program management personnel to assist with the F&M program, on an as-needed basis.

The Agile Program Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational execution of our Agile transformation program. This senior role will be responsible for driving team maturity, ensuring Agile resource effectiveness, maintaining playbook consistency, and achieving measurable business value across multiple teams, with planned expansion. The person will work closely with the manager of the Transformation Office, program sponsors, and business stakeholders to build a sustainable, data-driven Agile program that adapts to our organizational culture while maintaining rigor and consistency. This is a strategic role requiring someone who can both operate and innovate—executing day-to-day program management while
shaping the future direction of our Agile practices

The candidate must have direct experience leading agile transformations in either the federal or private space.

The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformations
At least 5+ years of hands-on experience and proven track record of coaching teams
At least 3+ years of experience of effective project/program management or systems engineering experience demonstrating ability to manage complex initiatives
Deep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture rather than rigid framework adherence
Demonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworks
Strategic thinker with track record of evolving Agile practices, recommending improvements, and driving organizational change
Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior leadership, sponsors, and business stakeholders
Experience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk management
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challenges
Excellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitation
Bachelor''s degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred
Industry leading Agile practitioner certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMP-ACP, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.
Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.

The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain transparency with program stakeholders through meaningful status reporting, proactive communication of changes, data-driven insights on team progress, and regular engagement with sponsors and business stakeholders
Drive team maturity progression by implementing and maintaining assessment frameworks, ensuring Agile Coaches create and execute coaching plans, measuring advancement, and recommending maturity models and metrics beyond velocity/throughput
Ensure Agile resource effectiveness by establishing performance standards for Coaches and Scrum Masters, monitoring coaching quality, resolving team/coach conflicts, and providing evidence-based recommendations on resource performance
Ensure consistent application of the Agile playbook across all teams, coaches, and Scrum Masters to maintain standardization, alignment, and continuity in Agile practices.
Drive business value realization by ensuring Agile teams deliver work that meets expected business outcomes through coaching oversight, metrics analysis, and alignment between team outputs and program objectives

Build sustainable program governance through documented processes, stakeholder engagement rhythms, risk management protocols, resource management systems, and strategic recommendations that enable long-term program success
Shape program strategy by continuously assessing program effectiveness, piloting innovative practices, recommending adaptations to our Agile approach, and ensuring the program evolves with organizational maturity

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
START DATE: 6/1/2026
END DATE: 12/31/2026
NOTE: Performance may be extended beyond 12/31/2026.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The Contractor shall perform all work in the New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20036.

CITIZEN STATUS:
Per Federal contract ship is required.

INTERVIEW: Selected candidates will participate in a video conferencing interview. The use of video conference tools (e.g., MS Teams or WebEx) can be used in accordance with agency
guidelines

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10295162
Position Id: 350249
Posted 8 hours ago

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About System One

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.

With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.

Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.

We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.

Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,

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