Agile Program Manager

OST INC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Agile Program Manager to lead agile execution across government-focused projects and mentor teams in Scrum, Kanban and Lean practices.

You will manage dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple concurrent Agile projects, report to senior leadership and the COR, and ensure contract compliance including replacement timelines within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Agile program or project management experience.
• Proven track record leading at least three Agile projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with rapid iteration and feedback loops in software or systems projects.
• Familiarity with scaling Agile practices across enterprise.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), PMI-ACP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Agile program execution to align with Government goals and objectives.
• Implement and optimize Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) across teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement within teams.
• Mentor and coach team members and stakeholders in Agile principles.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple Agile projects.
• Drive Agile transformation initiatives that scale across large organizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communication and delivery.
• Monitor progress and provide reporting to senior leadership and COR.
• Ensure contract compliance, including timely COR approval of replacements within 30 days.

Skills

Agile program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Agile Program Manager

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• Lead and oversee Agile program execution to ensure alignment with the Government’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Implement and optimize Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) across teams to enhance productivity, transparency, and quality of deliverables.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) and ensure continuous improvement within all Agile teams.
• Mentor and coach team members and stakeholders in Agile principles, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent Agile projects.
• Drive Agile transformation initiatives, implementing best practices that scale effectively across large and complex organizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product owners, developers, analysts, and stakeholders—to ensure consistent communication and delivery.
• Monitor progress and performance metrics, providing regular reporting and updates to senior leadership and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, including the timely submission and COR approval of Agile PM replacements within 30 days in the event of departure.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Management, or a related field Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile project or program management (previous PEO STRI SETA contracts do not count toward Agile experience).
• Proven track record of successfully leading at least three (3) Agile projects from initiation to completion.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience executing projects that required rapid iteration and feedback loops, such as software development, systems integration, or product management.
• Familiarity with Agile transformation initiatives within organizations, including scaling Agile practices across enterprise environments.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (SA), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification(s).

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential is a plus.

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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