Remote Program Manager - Agile Planning & Governance

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support the Security Governance & Risk (SGR) Strategic Planning Framework. You will manage Azure DevOps backlogs, dashboards, and planning artifacts across annual and quarterly cycles, collaborating with multiple teams to drive cadence and governance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in program management or Agile delivery, strong change management skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding stakeholders through

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management, strategic planning, PMO, Agile delivery or related disciplines.
• Experience applying change management practices, including stakeholder engagement, communications planning, training development, and adoption strategies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while effectively collaborating across teams with varied levels of planning maturity.
• Advanced working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO), including backlog management, queries, dashboards, reporting, and Wiki administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Azure DevOps backlogs, dashboards, delivery plans, queries, and Wiki content supporting annual and quarterly planning activities.
• Coordinate planning cycle execution, including readiness activities, deliverable tracking, status reporting, and milestone management.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate planning processes, procedures, job aids, training materials, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for teams seeking guidance on planning processes, quarterly commitments, reporting expectations, and progress tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, governance, and reporting processes; develop recommendations and assist with implementation of approved enhancements.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, communications, change management, and adoption support.
• Monitor planning deliverables, risks, dependencies, and action items to help ensure timely execution and visibility for leadership.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Backlog management

Dashboards

Queries

Reporting

Wiki administration

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support the Security Governance & Risk (SGR) Strategic Planning Framework. You will manage Azure DevOps backlogs, dashboards, and planning artifacts across annual and quarterly cycles, collaborating with multiple teams to drive cadence and governance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in program management or Agile delivery, strong change management skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding stakeholders through