Agile Project Manager III

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Agile Project Manager III to lead DoD mission-focused programs. You will drive Agile execution, oversee performance, and coordinate across program operations, business analysis, and leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

In this role, you will facilitate ceremonies, maintain IMS schedules, track risks, and serve as a liaison between technical teams and government stakeholders. A Secret clearance and 10+ years of PM experience are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a Technical or Managerial discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of related professional experience in program/project management, business analysis, or program operations support.
• Demonstrated experience applying Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) in a professional environment.
• Experience managing project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting business process analysis, cost/benefit analyses, and performance metrics development.
• Experienced developing and implementing communication strategies and organizational change plans.
• Strong understanding of program operations support, including liaising between technical and functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders outside the immediate project team regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience managing the ongoing performance of a project after production or delivery.
• Ability to establish tactical and operational plans and manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies to plan, execute, and continuously refine project deliverables in an iterative development environment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment and momentum.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource-loaded work plans, and risk registers to track program execution.
• Support program business and functional operations, acting as a liaison between technical teams, functional areas, and program leadership.
• Conduct research and analysis of business practices, perform cost/benefit analyses, and implement process improvements to enhance organizational performance.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics, quality checkpoints, and dashboards that measure execution against QA and PRS standards.
• Design and implement communication strategies and plans to support organizational change and stakeholder alignment.
• Support recurring PMRs, status reporting, and continuous process improvement activities.
• Manage action item tracking, meeting minutes, risk registers, and configuration management using Jira and integrated program portals.
• Coordinate with technical leads, subcontractors, and support personnel to ensure successful task execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical or Managerial discipline

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Agile Project Manager IIIJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity:

Lead Agile project execution while providing direct support to program operations, performance management, and business analysis functions for Department of Defense mission requirements. As an Agile Project Manager, you will:

• Manage the overall performance, execution, and completion of projects, tasks, or delivery orders from initiation through closeout

• Apply Agile project management principles—including iterative planning, sprint execution, and continuous stakeholder collaboration—to enable rapid adaptation to evolving priorities

• Support program operations byidentifyingandfacilitatingresolution of operational issues and serving as a liaison between technical and functional areas

• Conduct business process analysis, performance metrics development, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness

• Manage one or more activities, control accounts, or tasks within a broader project/program, reporting to the program manager chain of command

• Track cost, schedule, and technical performance while proactivelyidentifyingand resolving risks and issues

Responsibilities:

• ApplyAgile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies to plan, execute, and continuously refine project deliverables in an iterative development environment
• FacilitateAgile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives tomaintainteam alignment and momentum
• DevelopandmaintainIntegrated Master Schedules (IMS), resource-loaded work plans, and risk registers to track program execution
• Supportprogram business and functional operations, acting as a liaison between technical teams, functional areas, and program leadership
• Conductresearch and analysis of business practices, perform cost/benefit analyses, and implement process improvements to enhance organizational performance
• Developand monitor performance metrics, quality checkpoints, and dashboards that measure execution against Quality AssuranceSurveillance Plan (QASP) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) standards
• Designand implement communication strategies and plans to support organizational change and stakeholder alignment
• Supportrecurring Program Management Reviews (PMRs), status reporting, and continuous process improvement activities
• Manageaction item tracking, meeting minutes, risk registers, and configuration management activities using collaborative tools such as Jira and integrated program portals
• Coordinatewith technical leads, subcontractors, and support personnel to ensure successful task execution within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Supporttransition planning, strategic plan development, and business process documentation for program initiatives
• Influencepolicies, practices, and procedures both within and outside the immediate project team
• Ensureorganizational policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by the project team
• Serveas a key point of contact between the project team, program leadership, and government stakeholders

Qualifications:

Required:

• ActiveSecret security clearance (required)
• Bachelor'sdegree (BA/BS) in a Technical or Managerial discipline, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of related professional experience in program/project management, business analysis, or program operations support
• Demonstratedexperience applying Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, orSAFe) in a professional environment
• Experiencemanaging project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Stronganalytical skills with experience conducting business process analysis, cost/benefit analyses, and performance metrics development
• Experiencedeveloping and implementing communication strategies and organizational change plans
• Strongunderstanding of program operations support, including liaising between technical and functional areas
• Demonstratedability to influence stakeholders outside the immediate project teamregardingpolicies, practices, and procedures
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing leadership and stakeholders
• Experiencemanaging the ongoing performance of a project after production or delivery
• Abilitytoestablishtactical and operational plans and manage multiple concurrent priorities

Desired:

• CertifiedScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), orSAFeAgilist certification
• ProjectManagement Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experiencesupporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Familiaritywith Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tools
• Experiencewith program/project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Confluence
• Experiencemanaging subcontractor performance and teaming relationships
• Familiaritywith government contracting processes, CDRLs, and deliverable management
• Knowledgeof risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes
• Experiencedeveloping transition plans, strategic plans, or organizational change management strategies
• Previousexperience supporting government program offices or defense contractors
• Experiencemanaging geographically distributed or matrixed teams
• FamiliaritywithDevSecOpsand iterative software delivery pipelines in support of Agile program execution

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300 - 189,600 USDCACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.