Agile Project Manager

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Agile Project Manager to drive business outcomes through facilitative Agile leadership and disciplined project management in a Washington, DC setting.

You will orchestrate planning and execution across cross-functional teams, manage risks and dependencies, and coach teams to improve performance and value delivery within a scaled Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field with additional experience considered
• Agile certifications such as CSM, A-CSM or SAFe are strongly preferred
• PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable
• 5+ years Agile delivery experience; 2+ years in project management discipline
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency with Agile and PM tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence)
• Experience coaching teams on Agile mindset and SAFe practices

Responsibilities

• Facilitate release activities including documentation, release calls, approval tracking, and dependency management.
• Own application roadmaps; review with Product Owners and stakeholders during PI planning.
• Create delivery plans aligning scope with cadence (90%+ Epics fit within 1–2 sprints).
• Ensure backlog hygiene; track Epics/Initiatives dates; refine and prioritize with POs.
• Facilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies and SAFe value-stream mapping workshops.
• Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and risks; maintain risk logs.
• Promote collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile delivery

Facilitation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Jira

Rally

Confluence

SAFe

PMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

Rally

Confluence

Job description

Job Family:IT Project ManagementTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Agile Project Manager (APM) delivers business outcomes by combining facilitative Agile leadership with project management discipline. The APM orchestrates planning and execution across cross-functional teams, ensures value delivery and transparency, manages risks and dependencies, and elevates team performance through coaching and continuous improvement. They balance iterative, adaptive delivery with right-sized scope, predictable cadence, and effective stakeholder communication and governance.Key ResponsibilitiesFacilitate release activities to include documentation, release call facilitation, approval tracking, dependency management, etc.Own application-specific roadmaps; review with Product Owners and stakeholders at least once per program increment (PI) planning period.Create delivery plans that right-size scope to the cadence (target: 90%+ of Epics fit within 1–2 sprints).Ensure backlog hygiene; track target dates for Epics/Initiatives; partner with POs to refine and prioritize work.Facilitate Agile ceremonies and run SAFe Value-Stream Mapping and Problem-Solving workshops.Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and impediments; maintain visible risk/issue logs.Strengthen technical acumen; include technical leads in Scrum of Scrums; attend architecture forums.Improve release readiness: test coverage awareness, defect trends, rollout discipline.Maintain clear status reporting; tailor messaging for audience; balance transparency with discretion.Promote collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.Performance Metric Tracking/ReportingDelivery of committed scope within agreed timelines.Team velocity and predictability improvements.Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement scores.Risk mitigation effectiveness and issue resolution time.Adoption of continuous improvement initiatives.What You Will Need:Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (FOUR (4) additional years of equivalent experience).Agile certifications (CSM or A-CSM, or SAFe)PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable.FIVE (5+) years Agile delivery experience; TWO (2+) years in project management discipline.Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.Proficiency with Agile and PM tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence).Agile ExperienceFacilitate Scrum/Kanban ceremonies and backlog refinement.Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile mindset and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).Support PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, and scaled Agile practices.Promote iterative delivery and incremental value realization.Project Management ExperienceDemonstrate application of project management best practices for scope and schedule.Develop team charters, status reports, and risk logs.Manage stakeholder expectations and communication plans.Coordinate across multiple teams and vendors for timely delivery.Utilize PM tools for tracking and reporting (e.g., Jira, Confluence).What Would Be Nice To Have:CertificationsPMI-ACPICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching TrackICAgile Product Management TrackICAgile Delivery Management TrackThe annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.