Program & Strategy Director
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PMP
Agile Delivery Lead, CDAO Strategic Initiatives
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $126,100 - $227,950 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Azure
About the role
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-pillar technology projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
- Serve as the accountable lead for the 'Discovery in Detail' phase of the CDAO demand management process.
- Act as the "voice of delivery" in the Data Analytics Working Group (DAWG) governance meetings.
- Act as a dedicated team lead and facilitator for project teams, guiding them through agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks, impediments, and dependencies, working across the CDAO to clear the path for the delivery team.
- Serve as the primary communication bridge between the project teams and CDAO leadership, providing clear and concise updates on project status, velocity, and milestones.
- Partner with technical leads and business stakeholders to ensure the project backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
- Champion agile best practices and a culture of continuous improvement, using retrospectives and performance metrics to help teams optimize their processes and workflow.
- Manage and report on key project metrics, such as burn-down/burn-up charts, team velocity, and progress toward goals, using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or Business Administration; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- 8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a dedicated role leading software, data, or technology projects in an agile environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and principles.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or similar agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP).
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
agile methodologiesScrumKanbanproject managementdata analyticsrisk managementperformance metricsbacklog managementsprint planningteam velocity
Soft skills
facilitationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipteam motivationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)PMI-ACP
