Project Manager / Delivery Lead New Arlington, VA

Pioneering Evolution LLC.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-time Project Manager / Delivery Lead to coordinate Agile software delivery across a complex technical team. This role focuses on delivering a secure federal software platform and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and effectively balance technical priorities with business goals.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Legal assistance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project/program management roles within Agile environments.
• Experience managing complex technical delivery in matrixed team structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Manage the product backlog and ensure alignment with roadmap goals.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

Jira

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Pioneering Evolution is seeking afull-time, on-site Project Manager / Delivery Leadto coordinate Agile software delivery across a complex, cross-functional technical team. This role supports the delivery of asecure, audit-compliant federal software platform focused on financial operations and data integrity. The Delivery Lead ensures delivery cadence, risk mitigation, and cross-team integration aligned with architectural vision and compliance mandates.This role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is adept at balancing technical priorities with business goals.

U.S. Citizenship is required. This position requires a Secret Clearance and is based in the Washington D.C. metro area, with on-site requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Manage the product backlog and ensure alignment with roadmap goals and technical constraints.
• Monitor delivery progress, team velocity, and technical debt; report on delivery metrics.
• Coordinate interim releases, security reviews, and compliance checkpoints.
• Maintain a program-level risk register and actively track mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with technical leads to integrate delivery milestones into Agile workflows.
• Facilitate clear, consistent communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Translate audit, financial, and compliance requirements into actionable user stories.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project/program management roles within Agile environments.
• Experience managing complex technical delivery in matrixed team structures.
• Familiarity with Agile metrics and backlog management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination abilities.
• Must be available to work full-time and on-site in the Washington D.C. metro area.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance are required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• Experience with DoD software delivery and audit/compliance mandates (e.g., FIAR, NDAA).
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and Agile SAFe frameworks.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Legal assistance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Continuing Education Opportunities – We encourage our employees to grow in their areas of expertise and beyond. We believe in strengthening our team through education and we offer a variety of opportunities to pursue individual education, training and development goals. In addition to traditional classroom learning, new employees go through an internal proficiency program to ensure everyone has the skills they need to succeed.

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