Agile Program Manager (APM)

Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC; Davenport (IA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC seeks a seasoned program manager to lead the APS enterprise Agile capacity implementation for government initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prioritize demand, and drive performance improvements.

You will manage contractor capacity with Jira, track backlog and velocity, and coordinate rapid responses to mission-priority changes while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project/program management experience leading Agile teams.
• At least 3 years of the qualifying experience must have occurred within the past 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and aligning execution to strategic objectives.
• Current, recognized advanced Agile‑specific credential.
• Hands-on enterprise Agile-tool experience, with Jira at a minimum, including capacity, backlog, velocity, flow, dashboards, and performance visibility.
• Resume must identify specific performance metrics used and an example of using those metrics to pivot a failing project or improve performance.
• Eligible for access up to TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the APS Agile enterprise business process.
• Manage contractor capacity against prioritized backlog demand and support dynamic reallocation across CPE ST3 organizations.
• Use Jira hands-on to manage and communicate capacity, backlog, velocity, flow, dashboards, blockers, and recovery actions.
• Coordinate rapid response to mission-priority changes and human-capital disruptions, including reprioritization, reallocation, off-boarding, replacement, and continuity actions.
• Ensure qualified labor categories are aligned to assigned tasks and execution remains traceable to authorized work.
• Interface with Government leadership while preserving Government decision authority.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Capacity planning

Cross-functional leadership

DoD knowledge

Tools

Jira

PM Software

Job description

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Davenport, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1560

CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Location: Remote (U.S.-based), with travel and periodic on-site support at CPE ST3 locations as mission requirements dictate.

Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required.

Clearance: Eligible for access up to TS/SCI, consistent with the Phase I APM qualification requirement.

Position Summary

Lead the APS enterprise effort and implementation of the Government’s Agile, task-based capacity model. The APM manages cross-functional contractor capacity against Government-prioritized demand, provides performance visibility, and leads recovery/reallocation actions while interfacing with Government leadership.

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the APS Agile enterprise business process.
• Manage contractor capacity against prioritized backlog demand and support dynamic reallocation across CPE ST3 organizations.
• Use Jira hands-on to manage and communicate capacity, backlog, velocity, flow, dashboards, blockers, and recovery actions.
• Coordinate rapid response to mission-priority changes and human-capital disruptions, including reprioritization, reallocation, off-boarding, replacement, and continuity actions.
• Ensure qualified labor categories are aligned to assigned tasks and execution remains traceable to authorized work.
• Interface with Government leadership while preserving Government decision authority.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated project/program management experience leading Agile teams OR managing cross-functional, capacity-based professional‑services contracts in Federal or commercial environments.
• At least 3 years of the qualifying experience must have occurred within the past 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and aligning execution to strategic objectives.
• Current, recognized advanced Agile‑specific credential.
• Hands-on enterprise Agile-tool experience, with Jira at a minimum, including capacity, backlog, velocity, flow, dashboards, and performance visibility.
• Resume must identify specific performance metrics used and an example of using those metrics to pivot a failing project or improve performance.
• Eligible for access up to TS/SCI.

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD/Army acquisition or professional‑services environments is desirable but should not substitute for the stated APM qualification gates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CFDay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HUBZone Requirement

This position is designated to support CFDay's HUBZone workforce requirements. Applicants must reside in a qualified HUBZone at the time of hire and maintain qualifying residency as required.