Agile Project Manager

Job Family: IT Project Management Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: The Agile Project Manager (APM) delivers business outcomes by combining facilitative Agile leadership with project management discipline. The APM orchestrates planning and execution across cross-functional teams, ensures value delivery and transparency, manages risks and dependencies, and elevates team performance through coaching and continuous improvement. They balance iterative, adaptive delivery with right-sized scope, predictable cadence, and effective stakeholder communication and governance. Key Responsibilities Facilitate release activities to include documentation, release call facilitation, approval tracking, dependency management, etc. Own application-specific roadmaps; review with Product Owners and stakeholders at least once per program increment (PI) planning period. Create delivery plans that right-size scope to the cadence (target: 90%+ of Epics fit within 1–2 sprints). Ensure backlog hygiene; track target dates for Epics/Initiatives; partner with POs to refine and prioritize work. Facilitate Agile ceremonies and run SAFe Value-Stream Mapping and Problem-Solving workshops. Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and impediments; maintain visible risk/issue logs. Strengthen technical acumen; include technical leads in Scrum of Scrums; attend architecture forums. Improve release readiness: test coverage awareness, defect trends, rollout discipline. Maintain clear status reporting; tailor messaging for audience; balance transparency with discretion. Promote collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement. Performance Metric Tracking/Reporting Delivery of committed scope within agreed timelines. Team velocity and predictability improvements. Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement scores. Risk mitigation effectiveness and issue resolution time. Adoption of continuous improvement initiatives. What You Will Need: Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (FOUR (4) additional years of equivalent experience). Agile certifications (CSM or A-CSM, or SAFe) PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable. FIVE (5+) years Agile delivery experience; TWO (2+) years in project management discipline. Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Proficiency with Agile and PM tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence). Agile Experience Facilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies and backlog refinement. Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile mindset and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Support PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, and scaled Agile practices. Promote iterative delivery and incremental value realization. Project Management Experience Demonstrate application of project management best practices for scope and schedule. Develop team charters, status reports, and risk logs. Manage stakeholder expectations and communication plans. Coordinate across multiple teams and vendors for timely delivery. Utilize PM tools for tracking and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence). What Would Be Nice To Have: Certifications PMI-ACP ICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching Track ICAgile Product Management Track ICAgile Delivery Management Track The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. What We Offer: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Group Term Life and Travel Assistance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Care.com annual membership Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com #J-18808-Ljbffr