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Senior Program Manager

Washington, DC, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Skills

Program Management
Systems Engineering
Management
Scrum Product Owner
PMBOK
Kanban
SAFE
Documentation
Strategic Thinking
Organizational Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Dynamics
Presentations
Facilitation
Reporting
Apache Velocity
Status Reports
Communication
Agile Coaching
Scrum
Coaching
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
Resource Management
Agile

Summary

Project Description :
Senior Program Manager - supporting an Agile transformation program. This strategic role leads the direction and operational execution of Agile transformation, driving team maturity, ensuring Agile resource effectiveness, maintaining playbook consistency, and achieving measurable business value across multiple teams. The role works closely with program sponsors, and business stakeholders to build a sustainable, data-driven Agile program.
Anticipated Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 - 12/31/2026 (with a strong possibility of extension)
Place of Performance: On-site, Washington, DC
U.S. Citizenship required

Qualification Requirements :

10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformations
At least 5+ years of hands-on experience with a proven track record of coaching teams
At least 3+ years of effective project/program management or systems engineering experience managing complex initiatives
Direct experience leading Agile transformations in either the federal or private sector
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred
Industry-leading Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, PMI-ACP, or SAFe
Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Deep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture
Demonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworks
Experience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk management

Skills Requirements :

Strategic thinking with a 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
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challenges
Excellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitation
Ability to establish performance standards and monitor coaching quality across Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
Ability to measure and report on Agile maturity using metrics beyond velocity and throughput
Experience with resource management and evidence-based performance recommendations

Responsibilities :

Establish and maintain transparency with program stakeholders through meaningful status reporting, proactive communication, data-driven insights, 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, and measuring advancement
Ensure Agile resource effectiveness by establishing performance standards for Coaches and Scrum Masters, monitoring coaching quality, and resolving team/coach conflicts
Ensure consistent application of the Agile playbook across all teams, coaches, and Scrum Masters to maintain standardization, alignment, and continuity
Drive business value realization by ensuring Agile teams deliver work aligned with expected business outcomes through coaching oversight and metrics analysis
Build sustainable program governance through documented processes, stakeholder engagement rhythms, risk management protocols, and resource management systems
Shape program strategy by continuously assessing program effectiveness, piloting innovative practices, and recommending adaptations to the Agile approach as the organization matures

Job ID : 1543

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Dice Id: 10301578
Position Id: 1543
Posted 30+ days ago

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