Agile Project Manager

Guidehouse

Agile Project Manager leading scaled Agile delivery, roadmaps, releases, and stakeholder governance. Guidehouse provides consulting and technology services to government and commercial clients.

Posted 8/31/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile leadership and project management, ensuring effective delivery of business outcomes through facilitation, risk management, and continuous improvement. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations while utilizing Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Agile Delivery ExperienceProject Management DisciplineAgile Certifications (CSM, A-CSM, SAFe)Facilitation SkillsProficiency with Agile and PM Tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence)

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Hard Skills

Agile DeliveryProject ManagementRisk ManagementBacklog ManagementRelease PlanningDependency ManagementContinuous ImprovementStatus ReportingTeam Velocity TrackingScope Management

Soft Skills

FacilitationCommunicationConflict ResolutionCollaborationPsychological Safety

Tools & Technologies

JiraRallyConfluenceProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CSMA-CSMSAFePMPPMI-ACPICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching TrackICAgile Product Management TrackICAgile Delivery Management Track

Industry Keywords

Agile MethodologiesScrumSAFeValue-Stream MappingProblem-Solving Workshops

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver business outcomes by combining facilitative Agile leadership with project management discipline
Orchestrate planning and execution across cross-functional teams
Ensure value delivery and transparency
Manage risks and dependencies
Elevate team performance through coaching and continuous improvement
Facilitate release activities, including documentation, release call facilitation, approval tracking, and dependency management
Own application-specific roadmaps and review them with Product Owners and stakeholders at least once per program increment planning period
Create delivery plans that right-size scope to the cadence
Ensure backlog hygiene and track target dates for Epics/Initiatives
Partner with Product Owners 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
Include technical leads in Scrum of Scrums and attend architecture forums
Improve release readiness through test coverage awareness, defect trend monitoring, and rollout discipline
Maintain clear status reporting and tailor messaging for each audience
Promote collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
Track and report delivery, team velocity, stakeholder satisfaction, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and continuous improvement metrics
Apply 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 project management tools for tracking and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field, with four (4) additional years of equivalent experience as an alternative
Agile certifications (CSM or A-CSM, or SAFe)
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)
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable
PMI-ACP nice to have
ICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching Track nice to have
ICAgile Product Management Track nice to have
ICAgile Delivery Management Track nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package
Up to 10% travel