Program Manager

Program ManagerLocation: Washington, DC Duration: 6 months Work Authorisation: US CitizenJob Description:10+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years leading enterprise Agile transformationsAt least 5+ years of hands-on experience and proven track record of coaching teamsAt least 3+ years of experience of effective project/program management or systems engineering experience demonstrating ability to manage complex initiativesDeep expertise in multiple Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar) with ability to adapt practices to organizational culture rather than rigid framework adherenceDemonstrated ability to define and implement Agile maturity models and assessment frameworksStrategic thinker with track record of evolving Agile practices, recommending improvements, and driving organizational changeExcellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence senior leadership, sponsors, and business stakeholdersExperience building sustainable governance models including documentation standards, engagement rhythms, and risk managementStrong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for addressing team dynamics and resource challengesExcellent communication skills including status reporting, presentations, and facilitationBachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferredIndustry 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 stakeholdersDrive 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/throughputEnsure 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 performanceEnsure 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 objectivesBuild sustainable program governance through documented processes, stakeholder engagement rhythms, risk management protocols, resource management systems, and strategic recommendations that enable long-term program successShape program strategy by continuously assessing program effectiveness, piloting innovative practices, recommending adaptations to our Agile approach, and ensuring the program evolves with organizational maturity