Agile Project Manager

Socket.dev; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Agile Project Manager to join our team supporting our MITSM customer in Stafford, VA. This position is 100% onsite at the customer facility in Stafford, VA.

The role will facilitate Agile ceremonies, coach teams, monitor metrics, and coordinate cross‑functional activities to deliver programs on time. Candidates should have 5+ years in Agile coaching or PM, Jira/Confluence, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, AA, or BA/BS with progressively responsible PM/Agile experience.
• 5+ years in Agile coaching, project management, or business analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban; backlog tracking and metrics.
• Experience with Jira, backlog tracking, sprint planning, and reports.
• PM/Agile certifications (PMP, CSM) are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily scrums, planning, reviews, retros) and apply Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban.
• Coach teams on Agile practices and promote continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report Agile metrics for transparency and alignment.
• Coordinate program activities across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, track actions, and follow up.
• Collaborate with project officers to monitor progress and dependencies.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate as needed.
• Maintain program documentation and artifacts (status reports, logs).
• Leverage Teams, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence to support workflows.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Agile coaching

Project management

Business analysis

Communication

Team coaching

Agile metrics

Education

BA/BS in related field

PMP

CSM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Bowhead seeks an Agile Project Manager to join our team supporting our MITSM customer in Stafford, VA.

This position is 100% onsite at the customer facility in Stafford, VA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews/demos, and retrospectives, ensuring effective application of Scrum practices while leveraging other Agile frameworks, including Kanban and Scrumban, as appropriate.


• Coach teams and individuals in Agile practices by clarifying goals, defining actionable improvements, and promoting adherence to Agile principles across program initiatives.


• Monitor and communicate Agile metrics to support transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement.


• Support the Program Manager in coordinating and managing program activities across multiple projects, serving as a liaison between the Program Manager and project officers to facilitate communication, alignment, and timely execution of program objectives.


• Provide administrative and operational support to the program, including coordinating and facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items, and following up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.


• Collaborate with project officers and cross-functional stakeholders to monitor project progress, identify dependencies, and communicate project updates, challenges, and key decisions to the Program Manager.


• Track, maintain, and report project and program risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple initiatives. Support risk mitigation efforts by coordinating follow-ups, documenting mitigation actions, and escalating concerns to the appropriate stakeholders.


• Create and maintain high-quality program documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, action item trackers, risk and issue logs, process documents, and other administrative and operational artifacts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with program needs.


• Leverage Microsoft and Atlassian tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence, to manage workflows, maintain documentation, support collaboration, and implement process improvements.


• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships by providing excellent customer service, effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 9 years of experience, OR


• AA and 7 years of experience, OR


• BA/S and 5 years of experience.


• 5+ years of relevant experience in Agile coaching, project management, or business analysis.


• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban) and iterative development.


• Experience with backlog tracking, sprint planning, burndown metrics, and Jira.


• Excellent documentation, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.


• Exceptional attention to detail, interpersonal, and communication skills (written, verbal, and training).


• Familiarity with software development processes and service-oriented environments.


• PMP, CSM or equivalent certification highly desired.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds


• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time


• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targeted salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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