Agile Program Manager

Ethic Tech, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethic Tech, LLC is seeking an experienced Agile Program Manager to lead large-scale Federal and DoD programs from Huntsville, AL. You will drive Agile delivery across multiple teams, align objectives with mission requirements, and collaborate with government stakeholders and leadership.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance process, strong Jira expertise, and proven ability to scale Agile practices across complex federal programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Program Management experience leading Agile teams or managing large professional services contracts.
• At least 3 years of qualifying experience within the last 5 years.
• Experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and enterprise-level Agile service delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Strong background in workforce planning and capacity management.
• Experience with geographically dispersed teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level Agile programs supporting Federal and DoD customers.
• Direct the execution of multiple concurrent Agile initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Manage program scope, schedule, staffing, risk, and performance objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of workforce planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, execution plans, and performance metrics.
• Administer Jira environments and oversee backlog management, sprint planning, and release tracking.
• Present program status and metrics to executives and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with government customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Agile program management

SAFe

Jira

Cross-functional leadership

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Government/DoD domain knowledge

Risk management

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Ethic Tech, LLC is seeking an experienced Agile Program Manager to lead the successful execution and delivery of large-scale Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This position is responsible for overseeing Agile service delivery across multiple teams, driving organizational Agile maturity, managing workforce capacity planning, and ensuring program performance meets customer expectations and contractual requirements.

The Agile Program Manager will serve as a strategic leader responsible for coordinating complex initiatives, aligning program objectives with mission requirements, and facilitating collaboration among technical teams, government stakeholders, and executive leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Lead enterprise-level Agile programs supporting Federal and DoD customers.
• Direct the execution of multiple concurrent Agile initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Manage program scope, schedule, staffing, risk, and performance objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of workforce planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
• Ensure program objectives, deliverables, and performance requirements are achieved in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among government customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, execution plans, and performance metrics.

Agile Transformation and Delivery

• Lead and scale Agile frameworks across multiple teams and organizational units.
• Promote Agile best practices using Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, or similar scaled Agile methodologies.
• Coach teams, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile principles and implementation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance, predictability, and delivery outcomes.
• Support Agile transformation efforts within complex Federal organizations.

Jira Administration and Performance Management

• Administer and optimize enterprise Jira environments.
• Oversee backlog management, sprint planning, sprint execution, and release tracking activities.
• Implement and maintain Agile dashboards and executive reporting solutions.
• Monitor and analyze Agile metrics including:
  • Velocity
  • Sprint performance
  • Team capacity
  • Burndown and burnup trends
  • Forecasting and predictability metrics
• Use quantitative data and analytical insights to improve delivery performance and support executive decision-making.

Customer Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Government leadership and program stakeholders.
• Present program status, performance metrics, risks, and recommendations to executive audiences.
• Coordinate across geographically dispersed teams and customer organizations.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on mission objectives and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Program Management experience leading Agile teams or managing large professional services contracts.
• At least 3 years of qualifying experience within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience:
  • Scaling Agile practices across multiple teams.
  • Managing enterprise-level Agile service delivery.
  • Leading cross-functional teams.
  • Workforce planning and capacity management.
  • Supporting multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams preferred.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of:
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Lean
  • SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
• Advanced Jira experience including:
  • Backlog management
  • Sprint tracking
  • Capacity planning
  • Velocity forecasting
  • Dashboard development
  • Agile reporting and analytics
• Strong understanding of Agile performance metrics and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.

Required Certifications

Candidates must possess at least one current advanced Agile certification, such as:

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
• SAFe Product Owner
• Equivalent advanced Agile certification

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• An Active Top Secret Clearance is required. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Program and Portfolio Management
• Agile Coaching and Transformation
• Workforce Planning and Resource Management
• Executive Communication
• Risk and Issue Management
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• Organizational Change Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Team Leadership and Collaboration

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ethic Tech, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, transfer, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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