Agile Project Manager

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. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Agile principles.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,800 - $173,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
Manage Kanban workflows and optimize throughput for teams operating in continuous delivery environments.
Coordinate across multiple teams in SAFe or scaled Agile frameworks, ensuring synchronization and dependency management.
Develop and maintain project roadmaps, release plans, and risk registers aligned to business priorities and delivery milestones.
Track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate status updates to stakeholders with clarity and transparency.
Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery predictability.
Utilize MS Planner or equivalent tools for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting.
Create dashboards and visual reports to provide real-time visibility into team performance, velocity, and burn-down metrics.
Ensure accurate and timely updates to project artifacts for auditability and compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison between business owners, technical teams, and leadership, ensuring alignment on goals and priorities.
Facilitate collaborative decision-making and resolve conflicts to maintain team focus and morale.
Deliver executive-ready presentations summarizing progress, risks, and recommendations.
Promote a culture of learning and adaptability, encouraging teams to experiment and adopt best practices.
Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, roles, and responsibilities to strengthen organizational agility.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and team satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

All candidates must pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent Agile certification.
5+ years managing projects, with at least 3 years applying Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies in complex, cross-functional environments.
Proficiency with Agile project management tools (Azure Boards, MS Planner, Jira, or similar).
Strong understanding of Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down, cumulative flow) and reporting best practices.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

full healthcare benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

ScrumKanbanSAFeAgile methodologiesAgile metricsproject managementrisk managementprocess improvementsbacklog managementreporting best practices

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementprioritizationcoachingfacilitationdecision-makingadaptability

Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)SAFe AgilistAgile certification