Senior Enterprise Agile Transformation Lead (DC)

The Squires Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 152,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Squires Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide Agile transformations in a Washington, DC onsite environment for a financial services client.

You will coach Agile teams, develop maturity frameworks, establish governance, monitor KPIs, and provide data-driven updates to senior leadership, using Jira and Confluence.

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with 10+ years in large-scale Agile programs and SAFe expertise; onsite work in DC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years leading enterprise-level Agile transformations.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience coaching Agile teams and driving organizational Agile maturity.
• 3+ years of project/program management or systems engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Agile maturity models, assessment frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change initiatives and implementing sustainable Agile practices.
• Strong experience establishing program governance structures, documentation standards, risk management processes, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence required.
• Experience managing and evaluating Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile performance metrics, business value delivery, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
• Agile or project management certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI‑ACP, SAFe.
• Experience supporting federal government agencies or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of enterprise Agile transformation initiatives across multiple teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Agile maturity assessment frameworks to evaluate team performance, identify improvement opportunities, and track organizational progress.
• Oversee Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, ensuring consistent coaching practices, resource effectiveness, and alignment with program objectives.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Agile playbook, ensuring standardized practices, documentation, and processes across teams.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks, including risk management, resource planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, program sponsors, and business stakeholders to align Agile transformation initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure Agile maturity, team effectiveness, and business value realization.
• Provide regular program updates, executive-level presentations, and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve team conflicts, resource challenges, and operational obstacles impacting program performance.
• Evaluate existing Agile practices, pilot innovative approaches, and recommend strategic improvements to support continuous organizational growth.
• Utilize Jira and Confluence to support Agile program management, documentation, reporting, and collaboration.
• Ensure Agile teams consistently deliver measurable business outcomes aligned with program goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Coaching Agile teams

SAFe expertise

Jira & Confluence proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business/PM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Squires Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide Agile transformations in a Washington, DC onsite environment for a financial services client.

You will coach Agile teams, develop maturity frameworks, establish governance, monitor KPIs, and provide data-driven updates to senior leadership, using Jira and Confluence.

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with 10+ years in large-scale Agile programs and SAFe expertise; onsite work in DC is required.